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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osuka Kasumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gear Jashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jashin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye Of The Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Osuka Kasumia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Osuka Kasumia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gear Jashin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jashin scores a takedown into full mount!
Jashin looking to control but Kasumia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasumia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jashin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kasumia pushes Jashin off looking to stand but Jashin dives back in and keeps control.
Kasumia is defending against the submission attempts here by Jashin.
Jashin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jashin wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasumia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jashin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jashin wants to take a breather but Kasumia is having none of it.
Jashin is looking for a kimura but Kasumia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jashin to get the leverage.
Jashin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jashin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kasumia!
Jashin looks gassed!
Jashin tries to control but Kasumia wriggling away.
Jashin goes for an armbar but Kasumia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kasumia.
Kasumia advances to half guard.
Jashin is looking to improve his position.
Jashin trying to hold on to Kasumia's head to control him but Kasumia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia wants to stand up but Jashin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jashin is staying active underneath Kasumia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jashin tries to roll over but Kasumia keeps him under control.
Jashin actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kasumia doesn't manage to clinch there - Jashin circles away.
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.
Kasumia clinches up with Jashin and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasumia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasumia tries a knee to the head but Jashin blocks it.
Kasumia lands an elbow inside.
Jashin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kasumia landing knees to the head.
Kasumia misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Kasumia.
Kasumia landing knees to the body.
Jashin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jashin takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Kasumia.
Kasumia misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Kasumia.
Jashin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasumia walks away with a smile on his face. Jashin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jashin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasumia wants to clinch up but Jashin keeps it at a distance.
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 Osuka Kasumia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kasumia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasumia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jashin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jashin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jashin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kasumia was covering up waiting for the punch and Jashin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jashin content to stall in guard here.
Jashin wants to control from the top but Kasumia keeps moving.
Jashin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kasumia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jashin, into his guard.
Jashin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jashin trying to keep a closed guard but Kasumia is proving a slippery customer.
Jashin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasumia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jashin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kasumia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two 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.
Jashin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jashin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasumia defends it easily.
Kasumia preventing the sweep.
Jashin has a closed guard, preventing Kasumia from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Jashin with that takedown attempt.
Osuka Kasumia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gear Jashin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jashin.
Jashin looks for a takedown but Kasumia sprawls well.
Osuka Kasumia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasumia moves in looking to clinch but Jashin pushes him off.
Jashin tries for a takedown but Kasumia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Jashin moves out of range.
Kasumia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasumia tries to clinch up but Jashin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasumia tries to clinch up.
Jashin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osuka Kasumia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasumia closes the distance and clinches.
Kasumia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kasumia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kasumia scores a nice knee to the body.
Kasumia connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasumia lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kasumia landing knees to the body.
Jashin tries to pull guard but Kasumia won't allow it.
Kasumia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kasumia.
Kasumia lands an elbow just above Jashin 's eye.
Kasumia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jashin's defenses.
Kasumia scores with a shot to the side of Jashin's head.
A short right from Kasumia on the inside.
Kasumia lands a nice elbow.
Kasumia lands a knee to the head.
Jashin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kasumia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kasumia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jashin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasumia lands an elbow that stopped Jashin in his tracks for a moment.
Kasumia landing knees to the body.
Kasumia working Jashin over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osuka Kasumia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kasumia doesn't manage to clinch there - Jashin circles away.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Jashin moves out of range.
Gear Jashin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jashin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasumia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jashin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kasumia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jashin's guard! Nice work there by Kasumia!
Jashin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kasumia wants to control from the top but Jashin keeps moving.
Kasumia preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jashin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kasumia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jashin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kasumia pulls his head out easily.
Kasumia tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kasumia prevents Jashin from improving his position.
Jashin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kasumia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kasumia is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two 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.
Kasumia tries to clinch up but Jashin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasumia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jashin.
Jashin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jashin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osuka Kasumia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gear Jashin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasumia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasumia closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kasumia obliges.
Kasumia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jashin's defenses.
Kasumia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kasumia landing knees to the head.
Kasumia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jashin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kasumia lands an elbow inside.
Kasumia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jashin's defenses.
Kasumia lands a knee to the body.
Kasumia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kasumia lands a damaging elbow.
Kasumia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jashin.
Kasumia lands a knee to the head.
Kasumia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jashin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jashin fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia landing knees to the body.
Kasumia lands a good knee to the midsection. Jashin won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Kasumia.
Kasumia lands an elbow inside that Jashin shrugs off.
Kasumia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kasumia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kasumia landing knees to the head.
Kasumia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jashin blocks it with crossed arms.
Jashin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasumia walks away with a smile on his face. Jashin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Osuka Kasumia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jashin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasumia tries to clinch up.
Jashin shoots in for a double leg but Kasumia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jashin shoots in for a double leg but Kasumia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kasumia wants to clinch up but Jashin keeps it at a distance.
Gear Jashin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasumia darts in and clinches Jashin up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osuka Kasumia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasumia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osuka Kasumia!
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energy
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hype
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