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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirin Ichiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichiban comes to the cage accompanied by Tokyo Street Rapper - Gangsta Rap. Kazama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mamma said Knock you out. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirin Ichiban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichiban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazama throws a front kick aimed at Ichiban's knee but Ichiban avoids it well.
Kazama throws a shot from downtown. Ichiban moves away and avoids it.
Kazama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ichiban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ichiban misses with a two punch combination.
Kazama is looking to clinch.
Ichiban just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Kazama misses.
Nice defenses there by Ichiban.
Nice shot by Kazama.
Ichiban closes the distance but Kazama moves to the side
and Kazama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazama.
Kazama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ichiban blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichiban misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kazama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kazama looking to throw knees to the head but Ichiban is blocking nicely.
Ichiban throws an elbow but it misses.
Kazama tries for a takedown but Ichiban manages to get underhooks.
Kazama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ichiban is pressed up against the cage. Kazama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ichiban down to the mat. Ichiban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ichiban darts in and clinches Kazama up against the cage.
Ichiban dodges an elbow strike from Kazama.
Ichiban missing with knees to the body.
Ichiban misses with a knee strike.
Ichiban throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kazama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kazama tries a knee to the head but Ichiban blocks it.
Ichiban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kazama wants to break free but Ichiban has control.
Ichiban tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ichiban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama misses with some punches.
Ichiban misses with a knee strike.
Kazama pushes Ichiban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama gets control of Ichiban's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kazama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ichiban got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ichiban has managed to get both his arms back between Kazama's legs - danger averted.
Kazama trying to control the position here.
Ichiban content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Ichiban from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ichiban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ichiban looking to pass the guard.
Kazama wants to stand and escape but Ichiban is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ichiban stands up from Kazama's guard - Ichiban perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichiban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ichiban.
Ichiban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kazama finds it's way round the side to connect with Ichiban's head.
A punch combination from Ichiban misses.
Kazama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ichiban misses with a body punch
and Kazama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ichiban takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ichiban misses with a combination
and Kazama counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichiban staying out of range there.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazama tries to clinch
and Ichiban counters with a series of strikes. Kazama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kazama is looking to clinch but Ichiban is avoiding it.
Kazama closes the distance but Ichiban moves to the side
and Ichiban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ichiban darts in and clinches Kazama up against the cage.
Ichiban working Kazama over with knees to the body.
Ichiban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazama avoids it.
Kazama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kazama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazama wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichiban creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kazama effectively controlling the action here.
Ichiban trying to land knees to the body.
Kazama tries to land a knee to the head but Ichiban blocks with his arms.
Kazama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ichiban with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ichiban trying to land knees to the body.
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama misses with a straight left.
Kazama closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ichiban to counter with a crisp jab.
Ichiban pushes Kazama up against the cage in a clinch.
Ichiban tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazama avoids the damage to the body.
Kazama lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Ichiban.
It looks like Jin Kazama has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichiban lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kazama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ichiban blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Ichiban won't allow it.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ichiban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ichiban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazama was well out of range. Poor timing from Ichiban.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichiban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ichiban throws out a loose jab but Kazama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ichiban throws a combination that misses
and Kazama counters with a big head kick but Ichiban shrugs it off.
Kazama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ichiban's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichiban scores with a body shot.
Ichiban misses with a jab to the body
and Kazama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jin Kazama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ichiban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ichiban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazama throws a lazy right hand but Ichiban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazama wants to clinch but Ichiban slips to the side
and Ichiban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ichiban creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ichiban taking a breather.
Ichiban trying to land knees to the body.
Ichiban misses with a knee to the head.
Kazama avoiding damage as Ichiban throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jin Kazama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ichiban ducks under a wild hook from Kazama.
Ichiban is looking to wear down Kazama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ichiban tries to clinch but Kazama moves out of range.
Ichiban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
Ichiban doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazama circles away.
Kazama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazama misses with a double jab
and Ichiban counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazama.
Ichiban works Kazama's body with a nice hook.
Ichiban tries to bum rush Kazama with a series of wild strikes but Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ichiban has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama blocks the elbow strike.
Ichiban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazama avoids it.
Kazama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazama avoiding damage as Ichiban throws knees to the body.
Ichiban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazama.
Kazama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ichiban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazama.
Ichiban holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kazama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ichiban blocks an elbow strike from Kazama.
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Kazama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ichiban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ichiban misses with an elbow strike.
Ichiban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazama avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ichiban.
Ichiban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ichiban missing with knees to the body.
Ichiban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ichiban working Kazama over with knees to the body.
Kazama avoiding damage as Ichiban throws knees to the body.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kazama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kazama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ichiban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kazama scores with a shot to the side of Ichiban's head.
Kazama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kazama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ichiban trying to land knees to the body.
Kazama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ichiban smiles and moves away.
Kazama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ichiban's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama dips to his left and cracks Ichiban with an uppercut!
Ichiban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kazama counters with an inside leg kick.
Ichiban moves out of range as Kazama strikes.
Ichiban is looking to clinch but Kazama is avoiding it.
Kazama thuds his right hand into Ichiban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ichiban looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Ichiban throws a good cross that connects.
Kirin Ichiban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichiban tries to clinch up
and Kazama counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichiban moves in looking to clinch but Kazama pushes him off.
Ichiban tries to clinch but Kazama moves away
and Kazama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ichiban is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ichiban misses with a double jab
and Kazama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ichiban clinches but Kazama breaks the clinch
and Kazama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ichiban misses with a body shot.
Ichiban rushes Kazama and presses him up against the cage.
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama trying to control the position but instead, Ichiban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kazama into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kazama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
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hype
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