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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chan Greenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Kenichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jet Kenichi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Greenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Kenichi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenichi feints and as Greenway raises his hands in defense, Kenichi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenichi is in close to Greenway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greenway is rocked!
Kenichi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Greenway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenichi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenway seems to have got his legs back now.
Greenway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenichi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greenway is trying to keep Kenichi in close.
Greenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenichi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kenichi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenichi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kenichi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Kenichi there.
Kenichi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kenichi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kenichi is stalling here. Greenway is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kenichi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Greenway has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Greenway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenichi keeps working.
Kenichi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kenichi regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenichi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenichi is trying to control but Greenway passes into side control!
Greenway wants to stand but Kenichi has his arm trapped.
Kenichi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Greenway is breathing heavily.
Kenichi has one foot on Greenway's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chan Greenway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenway throws a one two combo.
Greenway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kenichi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Greenway wants to control from the top but Kenichi keeps moving.
Kenichi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenichi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenway's guard.
Greenway keeping full guard, as Kenichi tries to pass.
Greenway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenway pulls Kenichi in close to prevent any damage.
Greenway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenichi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greenway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenichi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenichi cracks Greenway with a solid left hand.
Kenichi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenichi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greenway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greenway moves in looking to clinch but Kenichi pushes him off.
Greenway misses with a body kick.
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.
Kenichi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenichi won't allow Greenway to get back to his feet.
Kenichi looking to pass the guard.
Kenichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenichi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greenway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kenichi controls the pace.
Greenway wriggles free and stands up.
Kenichi blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenichi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greenway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Kenichi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenichi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greenway lands a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kenichi.
Kenichi is trying to move to mount but Greenway reverses beautifully and ends up in Kenichi's guard.
Kenichi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kenichi's guard.
Greenway stands up over Kenichi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kenichi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenway's guard.
Kenichi trying to control but Greenway is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenichi throwing strikes but missing.
Kenichi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenichi is breathing heavily.
Kenichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenichi won't allow Greenway to get back to his feet.
Greenway is trying to control the position but Kenichi postures up.
Kenichi trying to control but Greenway is working from the bottom.
Kenichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jet Kenichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greenway tries to clinch there but Kenichi circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Greenway.
Greenway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greenway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greenway throws a right and a left that Kenichi avoids nicely.
Greenway has his takedown stuffed
and Kenichi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenichi.
Kenichi looking to throw knees to the head but Greenway is blocking nicely.
Kenichi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenichi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greenway has had enough of the clinch but Kenichi keeps him there for the moment.
Kenichi breaks the clinch.
Greenway is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kenichi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenichi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Kenichi.
Kenichi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenway pushes Kenichi off looking to stand but Kenichi dives back in and keeps control.
Greenway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greenway keeps working.
Kenichi throwing shots but Greenway is blocking nicely.
Kenichi is taking a breather. Greenway says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kenichi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greenway swivels and escapes.
Chan Greenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Kenichi.
Greenway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenichi at a distance.
Greenway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greenway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kenichi's head.
Greenway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenichi on the side of the head.
Kenichi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenway as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenway misses with a wild combination.
Kenichi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chan Greenway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenway scores with a nice strike.
Kenichi blocks a low kick nicely.
Greenway misses with a few strikes there.
Kenichi slips a jab and a cross from Greenway.
Greenway throws a body kick that misses.
Greenway misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greenway.
Greenway with a poor takedown
and Kenichi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenichi.
Greenway wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenichi fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Kenichi 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. And we move into the final round!
A punch combination from Greenway misses.
Greenway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenichi shoots for a takedown but Greenway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenichi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kenichi avoids the head kick by Greenway.
A combination from Greenway does no damage.
Greenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenichi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kenichi has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenichi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Greenway!
Greenway somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenichi fails to land the takedown.
Chan Greenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Kenichi.
Kenichi shoots for a takedown but Greenway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenichi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenichi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kenichi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenichi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kenichi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenichi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenichi seems to be working for a kimura but Greenway defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greenway manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Greenway wants to stand up but Kenichi is controlling him.
Kenichi scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenichi is looking to work some ground and pound but Greenway has wrist control.
Greenway keeping moving, preventing Kenichi from controlling successfully.
Kenichi scoring with some ground and pound.
Kenichi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenway wants to get back to his feet but Kenichi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenichi looking to pass the guard.
Kenichi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kenichi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenway is looking to stand up but Kenichi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenichi wants to control from the top but Greenway keeps moving.
Greenway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kenichi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenichi is standing up over Greenway. Greenway looks to escape but Kenichi dives into side control.
Kenichi grinds an elbow into Greenway's temple.
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.
Greenway is trying to buck Kenichi off.
Greenway dodges the ground and pound from Kenichi.
Greenway is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greenway scores with a three punch combo!
Greenway feints and then cracks Kenichi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenichi down.
Kenichi shoots and misses
and Greenway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greenway throws a nice looking combination but Kenichi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chan Greenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kenichi slips a jab and a cross from Greenway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Kenichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenichi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Kenichi!
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RATING
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