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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lioto machto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Kikuchi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Ronaldo Kikuchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, lioto machto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
machto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
machto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
machto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kikuchi tries to hold on but machto pushes him away.
machto lands a big elbow.
machto punching from mount but Kikuchi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
machto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! machto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
machto throwing strikes but Kikuchi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
machto looks gassed!
machto looks to land a strike but Kikuchi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
machto throws a big right hand that misses.
machto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kikuchi is looking to stand up but machto isn't so interested in that idea.
Kikuchi wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kikuchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from machto.
Ronaldo Kikuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lioto machto.
Kikuchi lands a two punch combo.
Kikuchi wants to clinch.
Kikuchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
machto shoots in for a double leg but Kikuchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
machto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi rushes machto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kikuchi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. machto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, machto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kikuchi's brow.
Kikuchi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kikuchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kikuchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kikuchi can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kikuchi is stalling here.
Kikuchi landing knees to the head.
Kikuchi with a knee to the head.
Kikuchi connects with a knee to the head.
machto throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by machto as Kikuchi tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronaldo Kikuchi.
Kikuchi tries to clinch up.
Kikuchi lands with a nice combination. machto backs away looking to recover.
lioto machto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikuchi clinches.
Kikuchi tries to throw a body punch but machto avoids it by throwing Kikuchi back against the cage.
Kikuchi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kikuchi misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi manages to break the clinch.
machto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
machto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kikuchi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from machto.
Kikuchi is trying to control the position but machto postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kikuchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kikuchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kikuchi working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as machto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
machto throwing strikes from guard but Kikuchi blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi pushes machto off and scrambles back to his feet.
machto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kikuchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice takedown defense from machto. No joy for Kikuchi on that attempt.
machto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
machto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kikuchi wants to get back to his feet.
machto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Ronaldo Kikuchi will probably get the nod.
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.
machto misses with a takedown attempt
and Kikuchi counters with a two punch combo.
Kikuchi clinches up against the cage.
Kikuchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kikuchi lands a knee to the head.
Kikuchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
machto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
machto blocks an uppercut.
Kikuchi blocks an elbow strike from machto.
Kikuchi is trying to stall.
Kikuchi wants a takedown.
Kikuchi looking to stall.
Kikuchi working machto over with knees to the body.
machto throws an elbow but it misses.
Kikuchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but machto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machto throws an elbow that misses.
Kikuchi looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, machto throws an elbow but misses.
Kikuchi misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kikuchi is working for takedown but machto is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Kikuchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
machto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
machto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
machto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kikuchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. machto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kikuchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kikuchi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
machto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
machto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
machto lands strikes from half guard.
machto working Kikuchi over with strikes.
Kikuchi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kikuchi trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machto with the ground and pound but Kikuchi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
machto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
machto throws a big right hand that misses.
Kikuchi looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
machto tries for a takedown but Kikuchi circles away easily
and Kikuchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
machto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kikuchi shoots in but machto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
machto has a takedown stuffed.
machto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kikuchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kikuchi pinned against the cage. Kikuchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
machto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kikuchi swivels and escapes.
machto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kikuchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kikuchi scores with a nice right hand.
Kikuchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronaldo Kikuchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machto shoots for a takedown but Kikuchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
machto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - machto lands in his opponent's guard.
machto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kikuchi's head.
machto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kikuchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in machto's guard.
Kikuchi advances position into side control!
Kikuchi is looking to take a break and control but machto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lioto machto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
machto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kikuchi is fending him off so far but machto persists. Nope, Kikuchi circles away and we're back to standing.
machto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kikuchi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kikuchi blocks the elbow strike.
Kikuchi is looking to control machto's arms but machto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kikuchi has his back to the cage.
Kikuchi is trying to break the clinch but machto is controlling him.
Kikuchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
machto throws an elbow but it misses.
Kikuchi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kikuchi tries to break free but machto pushes him back against the cage.
machto gets underhooks to prevent Kikuchi's takedown attempt.
machto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kikuchi is looking to break free of the clinch but machto has double underhooks.
Kikuchi looking to stall.
Kikuchi blocks an elbow strike.
Kikuchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to machto's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
machto throws an elbow that misses.
Kikuchi blocks an elbow strike.
Kikuchi has machto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. machto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Kikuchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikuchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuchi is trying to break the clinch but machto has him pressed against the cage.
machto pushes off an throws an elbow but Kikuchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
machto throws an elbow that misses.
machto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kikuchi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machto misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from machto.
machto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
machto misses with an elbow strike.
machto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kikuchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to machto's face.
Kikuchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
machto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
machto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, machto throws an elbow but misses.
Kikuchi with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by machto.
machto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, machto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kikuchi's brow.
Kikuchi tries to circle away but machto has him pinned against the cage.
machto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kikuchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
machto misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by machto.
Kikuchi wants to stall.
machto throws an elbow that misses.
Kikuchi blocks the elbow strike.
Kikuchi blocks an elbow strike.
machto throws an elbow that misses.
Kikuchi landing knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, machto throws an elbow but misses.
Kikuchi stalling in the clinch but machto improves position.
Kikuchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
machto has Kikuchi pressed against the cage, preventing Kikuchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
machto throws an elbow that misses.
Kikuchi tries to circle away but machto has him pinned against the cage.
machto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kikuchi dodges an elbow strike from machto.
machto misses with an elbow strike.
Kikuchi blocks an elbow strike from machto.
Kikuchi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kikuchi blocks an elbow strike.
machto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
machto lands an elbow inside that Kikuchi shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machto throws an elbow but it misses.
Kikuchi blocks the elbow strike.
machto misses with an elbow strike.
machto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kikuchi goes for a takedown attempt but machto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
machto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kikuchi. Kikuchi obviously looking to wear him down.
machto looks for a takedown but Kikuchi sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Kikuchi as machto shoots in.
Kikuchi wants to clinch.
Kikuchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kikuchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
machto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kikuchi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kikuchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
machto fails to land the takedown.
Kikuchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
machto shoots in looking for a takedown. Kikuchi tries to sprawl out of it but machto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kikuchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kikuchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kikuchi wants to break free but machto has control.
Kikuchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
machto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Kikuchi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, machto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kikuchi's brow.
Kikuchi has machto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. machto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kikuchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kikuchi throws a head punch that misses.
Kikuchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Kikuchi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kikuchi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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