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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Izakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikuhisa Minowaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Izakawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Minowaman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izakawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Minowaman looking to pass the guard.
Minowamanis looking to pass into half guard but Izakawa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Izakawa is in guard.
Minowaman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minowaman looking for subs off his back but Izakawa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Izakawa wants to control but Minowaman is keeping him busy.
Izakawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Minowaman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Izakawa.
Izakawa trying to control the action but Minowaman is working from the bottom.
Izakawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Izakawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minowaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowaman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Minowaman trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minowaman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Izakawa.
Izakawa prevents Minowaman from improving his position.
Izakawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Minowaman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izakawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Minowaman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minowaman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Minowaman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Izakawa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minowaman has Izakawa in his guard.
Izakawa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Izakawa defends it easily.
Minowaman looking for a guillotine here but Izakawa defends easily.
Izakawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Minowaman has wrist control.
Minowaman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minowaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Izakawa pushes down on Minowaman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minowaman is refusing to be controlled, as Izakawa sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Minowaman gets caught flat footed, as Izakawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Minowaman has his foot on Izakawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izakawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Minowaman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Izakawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minowaman looks gassed!
Izakawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Izakawa wants to control from the top but Minowaman keeps moving.
Izakawa forces his way into half guard.
Izakawa is working for a kimura but Minowaman is defending it quite comfortably.
Izakawa trying to control the action but Minowaman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Izakawa throwing shots but Minowaman is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izakawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minowaman sees it coming and defends easily.
Minowaman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Izakawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Minowaman wants to get back to full guard.
Minowaman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Minowaman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Izakawa.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Minowaman avoids the head kick by Izakawa.
Minowaman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Izakawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Minowaman wants to control from the top but Izakawa keeps moving.
Minowaman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ikuhisa Minowaman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Minowaman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minowaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minowaman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minowaman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Izakawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Minowaman, into his guard.
Minowaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Izakawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Minowaman has wrist control.
Izakawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minowaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Izakawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowaman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Izakawa has passed into half guard!
Izakawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Izakawa moves nicely into side control.
Izakawa tries to move to mount but Minowaman blocks the move with his legs.
Izakawa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Minowaman is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Izakawa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Izakawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minowaman, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minowaman is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Izakawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minowaman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Izakawa trying to keep a closed guard but Minowaman is proving a slippery customer.
Minowaman postures up in Izakawa's guard and throws a big left but Izakawa blocks it.
Minowaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izakawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minowaman stopping the sweep attempt from Izakawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Izakawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Minowaman, into his guard.
Izakawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minowaman is looking to regain half guard here but Izakawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Minowaman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Izakawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minowaman can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman tries to get to full guard but Izakawa has control of the leg.
Minowaman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Izakawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Izakawa throwing shots but Minowaman is blocking nicely.
Minowaman is controlling Izakawa's trapped leg to prevent Izakawa from advancing to side control.
Minowaman looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minowaman is looking to control Izakawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minowaman avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ikuhisa Minowaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Minowaman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minowaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Minowaman.
Izakawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Minowaman is controlling him well.
Ikuhisa Minowaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minowaman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Izakawa's legs.
Minowaman advances nicely into full mount.
Minowaman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowaman avoids the attempt from Izakawa to control.
Izakawa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izakawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Minowaman trying to control the action but Izakawa is working from the bottom.
Minowaman thows a huge punch but Izakawa dodges it nicely.
Izakawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Izakawa is pressing down on Minowaman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Izakawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minowaman throws a strike but Izakawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Izakawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Minowaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izakawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minowaman working a defensive guard here.
Minowaman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Izakawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Izakawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Minowaman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minowaman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Izakawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Minowaman, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman has his foot on Izakawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izakawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Izakawa slips nicely into half guard.
Izakawa thows a huge punch but Minowaman dodges it nicely.
Izakawa uses his free foot to push down on Minowaman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Minowaman.
Minowaman can't escape the position.
Izakawa is landing with some decent strikes but Minowaman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Izakawa tries to control but Minowaman wriggling away.
Izakawa prevents Minowaman from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Izakawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Minowaman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Izakawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Minowaman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Minowaman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Izakawa sprawls well initially but Minowaman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Minowaman stops Izakawa from getting back to his feet.
Minowaman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Izakawa sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ikuhisa Minowaman.
Well Minowaman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ikuhisa Minowaman!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Ikuhisa Minowaman!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ikuhisa Minowaman!
Ikuhisa Minowaman wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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