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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konosuke Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konosuke Kanayama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Sims's chin.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konosuke Kanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Sims!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanayama stuffs the takedown.
Kanayama wants to clinch.
Kanayama looks to land a combination but Sims avoids it well.
Sims tries for a takedown but Kanayama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kanayama scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kanayama has control of Sims's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sims regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sims is trying to escape the mount.
Kanayama with a couple of short strikes.
Sims in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanayama looking to control but Sims is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kanayama stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanayama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sims's guard.
Konosuke Kanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Sims.
Kanayama wants to stand but Sims has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Sims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sims had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kanayama defends it easily.
Kanayama is breathing heavily.
Sims is looking to stand up but Kanayama isn't so interested in that idea.
Kanayama wants to pass the guard but Sims is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama stands and throws Sims's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kanayama advances nicely into full mount.
Kanayama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kanayama unloads with some shots from mount but Sims bucks and avoids them well.
Kanayama is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Sims tries to reverse the position but Kanayama maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sims is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sims tries to buck Kanayama off but Kanayama takes his back!
Sims tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kanayama is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sims is in real trouble.
Sims trying to control the hands but Kanayama breaks the grip.
Kanayama trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kanayama is trying to stick to Sims's back but Sims is turning into Kanayama. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kanayama's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sims.
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.
Kanayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sims manages to get to full guard.
Sims has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kanayama has passed into side control.
Kanayama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kanayama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sims sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konosuke Kanayama 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.
Sims throws a head kick but Kanayama moves out of range.
Sims tries to bum rush Kanayama with a series of wild strikes but Kanayama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sims looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kanayama avoids the head kick by Sims.
Kanayama jabs at Sims's body.
Kanayama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sims looking for a sweep. Not yet Sims, not yet.
Kanayama wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Sims has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kanayama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sims.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sims is looking to get back to is feet but Kanayama passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims gets back to half guard.
Sims is looking to escape.
Sims manages to get to full guard.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kanayama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sims doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kanayama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sims!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims can't escape the position.
Sims tries to buck Kanayama off but he can't manage it.
Kanayama manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sims to take his back!
Kanayama doesn't have the hooks in and Sims manages to turn into his guard.
Sims gets to his feet. Kanayama looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sims has his takedown stuffed
and Kanayama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims tries to kick Kanayama off but Kanayama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sims kicks Kanayama off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sims!
Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.
Sims with a lazy takedown attempt
so Kanayama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Konosuke Kanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Sims.
Sims looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kanayama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sims but Sims pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kanayama is defended easily by Sims.
Kanayama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sims!
Sims is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sims tries to reverse the position but Kanayama maintains control.
Sims is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kanayama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sims is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kanayama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sims bucks Kanayama off and manages to get back to his feet!
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kanayama counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sims is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sims is not content to let Kanayama control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konosuke Kanayama dominated that second round.
That's time! Kanayama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kanayama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sims has his takedown stuffed
and Kanayama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kanayama won't allow Sims to get back to his feet.
Sims tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sims working for a triangle but Kanayama defends it easily.
Sims looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kanayama passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sims tries to kick Kanayama off in order to stand up. Kanayama Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Konosuke Kanayama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanayama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kanayama looks for a takedown but Sims sprawls well.
Konosuke Kanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanayama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sims manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sims is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kanayama defends well.
Kanayama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sims pushes Kanayama off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Sims misses
and Kanayama counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sims has his takedown stuffed
and Kanayama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sims's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sims is on top in guard.
Sims gets to his feet - Kanayama follows without any prompting.
Kanayama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Kanayama from controlling successfully.
Kanayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sims throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kanayama uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims pushes Kanayama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kanayama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kanayama wants to control but Sims is keeping him busy.
Sims gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sims is pressing down on Kanayama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kanayama slips nicely into half guard.
Kanayama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
Sims is looking for a sweep. Kanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ray Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Sims has one foot on Kanayama's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kanayama fails with the takedown
and Sims counters with a good low kick that Kanayama was not able to check.
Sims shoots and misses
and Kanayama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sims's guard now.
Konosuke Kanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Sims.
Sims throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kanayama escapes and throws Sims's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sims is trying to improve his position.
Kanayama trying to control the action but Sims is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanayama prevents Sims from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konosuke Kanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kanayama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konosuke Kanayama!
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RATING
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