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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jojo ballesteros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Michael Bonn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jojo ballesteros!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ballesteros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bonn tries to get to full guard but ballesteros has control of the leg.
ballesteros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ballesteros stalling away here and it's allowed Bonn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bonn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonn tries to get out of the position.
Bonn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ballesteros wants to improve his position but Bonn is controlling well.
Bonn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ballesteros trying to hold on to Bonn's head to control him but Bonn postures up.
ballesteros is refusing to be controlled, as Bonn sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonn tries to pass the half guard into mount. ballesteros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonn trying to control the pace.
ballesteros has one foot on Bonn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bonn.
Bonn with a poor takedown
and ballesteros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonn won't be happy with that.
ballesteros trying to control the position but Bonn is working away.
ballesteros controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ballesteros working away.
ballesteros wants to control but Bonn is keeping him busy.
Bonn is trying to work for a sweep but ballesteros has mounted him!
ballesteros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ballesteros looks gassed!
Bonn tries to hold on but ballesteros pushes him away.
Bonn is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
ballesteros throws some wild stikes that Bonn manages to avoid easily.
ballesteros avoids the attempt from Bonn to control.
ballesteros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
ballesteros landing strikes from the mount and Bonn is in trouble!
Bonn tries to reverse the position but ballesteros maintains control.
ballesteros lands with some strikes.
Bonn is desperately trying to improve his position but ballesteros has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
ballesteros looking to control but Bonn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
ballesteros controlling the pace for now.
ballesteros has hold of Bonn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bonn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bonn is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jojo ballesteros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
ballesteros is letting Bonn control him for a moment.
Bonn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused ballesteros some visible discomfort.
Bonn trying to control the position but ballesteros is working away.
ballesteros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonn decides to stand back up. Bonn steps back and let's ballesteros get back to his feet.
ballesteros avoids the head kick by Bonn.
ballesteros throws a right and a left that Bonn avoids nicely.
ballesteros is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonn showed some decent athleticism there.
Bonn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bonn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, ballesteros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bonn wants to lay and pray for a moment but ballesteros keeps working.
ballesteros trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bonn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ballesteros counters with a big head kick but Bonn shrugs it off.
Bonn misses with a takedown
and ballesteros counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonn!
Bonn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bonn is trying to escape the mount.
ballesteros manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bonn to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is trying to stand back up.
ballesteros controlling well, preventing Bonn from escaping the position.
Bonn trying to control but not successfully.
Bonn is really stuck here.
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.
ballesteros is not going to allow Bonn to sit and survive in this position.
Bonn wants to escape the position.
Bonn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by ballesteros.
Bonn trying to control the action but ballesteros just sinks the hooks in.
Bonn holding both ballesteros 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bonn wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bonn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonn with a poor takedown
and ballesteros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonn won't be happy with that.
Bonn tries to escape but ballesteros is in control.
ballesteros has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bonn fails with the takedown
so ballesteros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Bonn working a defensive guard here.
Bonn pulls ballesteros in close to prevent any damage.
ballesteros throwing strikes from guard but Bonn blocks nicely.
ballesteros drops back looking for a leg! Bonn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonn manages to kick ballesteros off! ballesteros jumps back into Bonn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn seems keen to control ballesteros's posture.
Bonn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ballesteros defends well.
Bonn looking to hit a scissor sweep but ballesteros is one step ahead there.
Bonn is looking for a triangle but ballesteros pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ballesteros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
ballesteros throwing strikes but missing.
ballesteros trying to control but Bonn is working from the bottom.
ballesteros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ballesteros has managed to get both his arms back between Bonn's legs - danger averted.
Bonn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes ballesteros off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn has his takedown stuffed
so ballesteros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bonn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ballesteros throws a strike but Bonn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
ballesteros is trying to keep Bonn in close.
Bonn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ballesteros looking for a sweep. Not yet ballesteros, not yet.
Bonn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonn drops back, looking for a kneebar! ballesteros looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ballesteros looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ballesteros!
Bonn is looking for a sweep.
Bonn regains half guard.
Bonn manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonn controlling ballesteros's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
jojo ballesteros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ballesteros 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 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jojo ballesteros!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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