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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paii Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takonomi Kishimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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171 cm
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paii Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takonomi Kishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo darts in and clinches Kishimoto up against the cage.
Hanzo jumps guard and drags Kishimoto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanzo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kishimoto wanted to stand there but Hanzo had control of the position.
Hanzo striking off his back but it's not causing Kishimoto any problems.
Kishimoto preventing the sweep.
Kishimoto wants to stand but Hanzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto wants to stand but Hanzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hanzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kishimoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kishimoto seems a little lost for a moment, as Hanzo dominates the positioning.
Hanzo trying to control the position but Kishimoto is working away.
Kishimoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanzo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Kishimoto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanzo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto throws a series of punches but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kishimoto throws a combination. Hanzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kishimoto misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto throws a right and a left that Hanzo avoids nicely.
Kishimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kishimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kishimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Kishimoto misses.
Kishimoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanzo.
Kishimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanzo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kishimoto misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kishimoto lands with a nice combination. Hanzo backs away looking to recover.
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kishimoto fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takonomi Kishimoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanzo slips a jab and a cross from Kishimoto.
Hanzo slips a jab and a cross from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kishimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kishimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kishimoto throws a series of punches but Hanzo avoids them all with ease.
Kishimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hanzo's shoulder, as Hanzo tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto throws a series of punches but Hanzo moves out of range.
Kishimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Kishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kishimoto throws a nice looking combination but Hanzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kishimoto throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Kishimoto tries to bum rush Hanzo with a series of wild strikes but Hanzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanzo throws a leg kick which misses Kishimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Kishimoto tries to avoid it.
Hanzo scores with a takedown into Kishimoto's guard.
Kishimoto is breathing heavily.
Hanzo stays in close to Kishimoto's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanzo pushing down on Kishimoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kishimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Kishimoto is staying active underneath Hanzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kishimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Hanzo wants to take a breather but Kishimoto is having none of it.
Hanzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kishimoto is looking to escape.
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.
Hanzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kishimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Kishimoto is looking to get back to is feet but Hanzo passes into side control.
Hanzo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kishimoto misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto gets caught flat footed, as Hanzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paii Hanzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kishimoto throws a series of punches but Hanzo avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kishimoto. Hanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kishimoto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kishimoto throws a right and a left that Hanzo avoids nicely.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Kishimoto.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto tries to bum rush Hanzo with a series of wild strikes but Hanzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Kishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kishimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kishimoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kishimoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kishimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takonomi Kishimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzo feints and as Kishimoto raises his hands in defense, Hanzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kishimoto is looking to stand up but Hanzo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanzo content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hanzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto tries to bum rush Hanzo with a series of wild strikes but Hanzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanzo has managed to clinch.
Kishimoto has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Kishimoto tries to circle away but Hanzo has him pinned against the cage.
Kishimoto is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Kishimoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Kishimoto is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Kishimoto looking to stall.
Kishimoto is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kishimoto is trying to stall.
Hanzo drags the fight down to the ground.
Kishimoto wants to stand but Hanzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kishimoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanzo is striking from the bottom but Kishimoto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto tries to stand and escape but Hanzo is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paii Hanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paii Hanzo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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