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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodel Hiligaynon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kinjo Sasake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasake fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sasake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sasake shoots in but no luck this time.
Sasake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kinjo Sasake has been cut.
Hiligaynon throws the kick towards the body but Sasake avoids it.
Sasake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow Sasake down with leg kicks.
Sasake scores a takedown into full mount!
Sasake working for a submission but Hiligaynon is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon tries to hold on but Sasake postures up.
Hiligaynon is trying to escape the mount.
Sasake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sasake scoring with strikes but Hiligaynon is staying in there.
Sasake throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sasake has a good base and remains in mount.
Sasake wants to finish this one by submission but Hiligaynon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sasake.
Hiligaynon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sasake cracks Hiligaynon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sasake trying to control but Hiligaynon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sasake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hiligaynon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hiligaynon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sasake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiligaynon wants to hold on but Sasake pushes him away.
Hiligaynon is squirming around, avoiding Sasake's attempts to control the action.
Hiligaynon is looking to get to half guard.
Hiligaynon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hiligaynon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hiligaynon tries to reverse the position but Sasake maintains control.
Sasake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hiligaynon looks a forlorn figure.
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sasake has a good base and remains in mount.
Hiligaynon tries to hold on but Sasake pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sasake thowing shots but they're missing.
Sasake controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sasake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sasake working for a submission but Hiligaynon is keeping him at bay.
Sasake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hiligaynon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hiligaynon and Sasake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sasake trying to control the position but Hiligaynon is working away.
Hiligaynon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kinjo Sasake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's time! Sasake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sasake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiligaynon as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Sasake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiligaynon as he avoids it easily.
Hiligaynon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiligaynon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiligaynon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodel Hiligaynon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Sasake avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick, looking for Sasake's leg but Sasake calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon leaves Sasake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sasake.
Hiligaynon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hiligaynon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rodel Hiligaynon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiligaynon feints and then cracks Sasake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sasake down.
Sasake checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon lands a head kick. Sasake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hiligaynon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiligaynon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but Sasake avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hiligaynon - that will leave a mark!
Sasake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiligaynon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sasake.
Sasake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiligaynon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon feints and then cracks Sasake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sasake down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is looking to chop away at Sasake's legs.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Rodel Hiligaynon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiligaynon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sasake if he has to take too many more of those.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a low kick but Sasake moves his leg out of the way.
Hiligaynon throws a chopping leg kick but Sasake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiligaynon tries to work over Sasake's front leg with a kick but Sasake checks it.
Hiligaynon throws a push kick but Sasake slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a solid leg kick but Sasake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasake.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that misses.
Hiligaynon misses with a leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiligaynon throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasake checks a leg kick nicely.
Sasake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiligaynon.
Sasake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's time! Sasake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiligaynon fakes the leg kick and cracks Sasake in the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiligaynon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sasake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sasake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiligaynon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hiligaynon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sasake closes the distance and clinches up with Hiligaynon, looking for a takedown. Sasake pushes Hiligaynon against the cage but Hiligaynon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasake checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon connects with a solid leg kick.
Sasake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiligaynon's waist but Hiligaynon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sasake off to one side.
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but Sasake saw it coming and moves away.
Sasake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiligaynon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiligaynon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiligaynon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiligaynon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sasake.
Hiligaynon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sasake is out of range and Hiligaynon settles back down.
Hiligaynon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but Sasake saw it coming and moves away.
Sasake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiligaynon misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a takedown attempt - Hiligaynon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiligaynon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hiligaynon.
Sasake checks a leg kick.
Sasake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Horrible takedown by Sasake or perhaps it was just good defense by Hiligaynon which made him look bad.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon throws a front kick that sends Sasake stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiligaynon is fending him off so far but Sasake persists. Nope, Hiligaynon circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiligaynon motions for Sasake to come forward. Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but Sasake moved away.
Hiligaynon tried to score with a low kick but Sasake checks it.
Hiligaynon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sasake's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hiligaynon, right into the meat.
Sasake shoots in for a double leg but Hiligaynon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiligaynon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sasake blocks the body kick.
Hiligaynon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Hiligaynon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiligaynon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hiligaynon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiligaynon wants to land a leg kick but Sasake is out of range.
Nice body kick from Hiligaynon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiligaynon thumps Sasake with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sasake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiligaynon can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hiligaynon cracks the inside of Sasake's front leg.
Sasake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiligaynon lands with a kick to the temple. Sasake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiligaynon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sasake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasake.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hiligaynon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sasake checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but Sasake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sasake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiligaynon's waist but Hiligaynon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sasake off to one side.
Hiligaynon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sasake's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Sasake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick as Sasake jumps back.
Sasake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiligaynon looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiligaynon, not yet.
Hiligaynon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon pulls Sasake in close to prevent any damage.
Hiligaynon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sasake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiligaynon trying to keep a closed guard but Sasake is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that Sasake semi-blocks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sasake checks a leg kick.
Hiligaynon wants to land a leg kick but Sasake is out of range.
Hiligaynon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sasake's sensitive parts.
Sasake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hiligaynon tries to avoid it but Sasake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hiligaynon to the ground. Hiligaynon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiligaynon as he jumps to the side.
Hiligaynon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sasake is out of range.
Sasake gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon struggling a bit here.
Sasake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hiligaynon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiligaynon is trying to control Sasake's posture but Sasake avoids it.
Sasake tries to move to mount but Hiligaynon blocks the move with his legs.
Hiligaynon is trying to control Sasake's posture but Sasake avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiligaynon is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's time! Sasake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Hiligaynon. No joy for Sasake on that attempt.
Hiligaynon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as Sasake blocks the leg kick.
Sasake closes the distance and clinches up with Hiligaynon, looking for a takedown. Sasake pushes Hiligaynon against the cage but Hiligaynon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasake checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiligaynon throws a solid leg kick but Sasake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiligaynon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a solid leg kick but Sasake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon lands a head kick!
Sasake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sasake trying to control but Hiligaynon is working from the bottom.
Hiligaynon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sasake trying to control but Hiligaynon is working from the bottom.
Hiligaynon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon keeping moving, preventing Sasake from controlling successfully.
Sasake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiligaynon is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Hiligaynon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiligaynon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sasake has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake dives in and grabs Hiligaynon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hiligaynon pushes down on Sasake's head and hops out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hiligaynon, right into the meat.
Hiligaynon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hiligaynon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sasake. That did some damage!
Hiligaynon scores with a nice body kick.
Hiligaynon delivers a nice body kick.
Hiligaynon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiligaynon.
Sasake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiligaynon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sasake checks it well.
Kinjo Sasake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Rodel Hiligaynon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon feints and then cracks Sasake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sasake down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodel Hiligaynon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiligaynon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 44:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 44:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodel Hiligaynon!
Rodel Hiligaynon is the new bantamweight champion!
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