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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yosunaro Masashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparrow has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Jack Sparrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yosunaro Masashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Masashi with a jab.
Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Masashi did well to prevent Sparrow getting side control.
Sparrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masashi defends it well.
Sparrow is looking to take a break and control but Masashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparrow is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masashi pushes Sparrow off looking to stand but Sparrow dives back in and keeps control.
Sparrow is looking for a kimura but Masashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparrow to get the leverage.
Masashi tries to kick Sparrow off but Sparrow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sparrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masashi defends it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparrow looks gassed!
Sparrow has gone for a leg lock! Masashi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparrow's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is looking for a triangle but Masashi pushes his legs off easily.
Masashi is looking to stand up but Sparrow won't let him.
Sparrow has his foot on Masashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Masashi wants to stand but Sparrow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sparrow working for a triangle but Masashi defends it easily.
Sparrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow looking to control.
Sparrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Masashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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.
Masashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but Masashi shows good takedown defense.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Masashi.
Masashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Masashi.
Masashi throws a series of punches but Sparrow avoids them all with ease.
Masashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masashi looks to land a combination but Sparrow avoids it well.
Masashi throws a leg kick but Sparrow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masashi misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparrow is able to avoid easily.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Masashi.
Masashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sparrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masashi.
Sparrow slips a jab and a cross from Masashi.
Sparrow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yosunaro Masashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masashi throws a series of punches but Sparrow moves out of range.
Masashi is looking to chop away at Sparrow's legs.
Sparrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Masashi!
Sparrow wants to control the pace but Masashi is squirming around nicely.
Sparrow looking for a guillotine from mount but Masashi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparrow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sparrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masashi. Masashi obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Masashi misses.
Sparrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masashi.
Sparrow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masashi circles away.
Some wild striking there from Masashi.
Masashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparrow circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two 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.
Masashi misses with a wild combination.
Masashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masashi.
Sparrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparrow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparrow.
Sparrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masashi wants to get back to his feet.
Sparrow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparrow on the ground.
Masashi is trying to stand up here but Sparrow is controlling him well.
Sparrow is trying to work for a kimura but Masashi is defending well.
Masashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparrow momentarily.
Masashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masashi throws a head kick that misses.
Masashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Yosunaro Masashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparrow blocks a low kick nicely.
Masashi misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masashi throws a series of punches but Sparrow moves out of range.
Masashi throws a leg kick but Sparrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masashi scores with a body shot.
A combination from Masashi does no damage.
Masashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparrow moves away.
Masashi with a hook.
Masashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sparrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Masashi misses.
Masashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masashi throws a combination. Sparrow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masashi throws a push kick but Sparrow slaps the foot to one side.
Masashi misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Masashi as Sparrow shoots in.
Masashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparrow avoids the head kick by Masashi.
Masashi throws a nice looking combination but Sparrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masashi misses with a low kick.
Masashi misses with a two punch combination.
Sparrow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masashi circles away.
Yosunaro Masashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masashi tries a low kick but Sparrow avoids it.
Sparrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Masashi!
Masashi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sparrow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sparrow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow looking to finish with strikes here!
Sparrow working for a submission but Masashi is keeping him at bay.
Sparrow has control of Masashi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Masashi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masashi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sparrow looking to ground and pound but Masashi is blocking nicely.
Sparrow looking to secure an arm triangle but Masashi defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparrow moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Masashi has worked his arm free - good work by Masashi!
Sparrow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparrow trying to control the position but Masashi is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yosunaro Masashi.
I think Sparrow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sparrow!
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energy
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