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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Goetze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izanagi Ippitsusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goetze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hellveto - Herezja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steffen Goetze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izanagi Ippitsusai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goetze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goetze moves in looking to clinch but Ippitsusai pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Ippitsusai. No joy for Goetze on that attempt.
Goetze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ippitsusai circles away quickly and effectively.
Goetze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ippitsusai defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffen Goetze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goetze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ippitsusai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goetze somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goetze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ippitsusai circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goetze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goetze lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ippitsusai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goetze passes into half guard.
Ippitsusai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ippitsusai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ippitsusai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goetze passes into side control!
Ippitsusai struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goetze working the ground and pound from side control.
Goetze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ippitsusai's legs.
Ippitsusai is trying to control Goetze's posture but Goetze avoids it.
Goetze working the ground and pound but Ippitsusai is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goetze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ippitsusai regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ippitsusai looking for submissions off his back.
Ippitsusai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goetze pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goetze is working for a kimura but Ippitsusai is defending it quite comfortably.
Goetze trying to control the action but Ippitsusai is working from the bottom.
Ippitsusai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ippitsusai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goetze trying to control but Ippitsusai is working from the bottom.
Goetze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ippitsusai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goetze has managed to get both his arms back between Ippitsusai's legs - danger averted.
Goetze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ippitsusai is trying to control the position but Goetze postures up.
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.
Ippitsusai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goetze defends well.
Goetze wants to control from the top but Ippitsusai keeps moving.
Ippitsusai is looking for a triangle but Goetze pushes his legs off easily.
Goetze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippitsusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ippitsusai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goetze defends it easily.
Goetze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippitsusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Izanagi Ippitsusai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goetze shoots in but no luck this time.
Goetze throws a head kick that misses.
Steffen Goetze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippitsusai tries for a takedown but Goetze circles away easily
and Goetze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goetze.
Ippitsusai looking for a guillotine here but Goetze defends easily.
Ippitsusai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippitsusai keeping moving, preventing Goetze from controlling successfully.
Ippitsusai looking for a guillotine here but Goetze defends easily.
Ippitsusai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goetze defends it easily.
Ippitsusai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goetze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goetze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ippitsusai is breathing heavily.
Goetze wants to control from the top but Ippitsusai keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ippitsusai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goetze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ippitsusai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goetze.
Ippitsusai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goetze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goetze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ippitsusai can't keep his opponent in guard - Goetze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goetze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ippitsusai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ippitsusai actively working from the bottom here.
Goetze is keen to just control but Ippitsusai is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ippitsusai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goetze.
Ippitsusai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ippitsusai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steffen Goetze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goetze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ippitsusai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goetze has managed to get both his arms back between Ippitsusai's legs - danger averted.
Goetze advances position into side control!
Goetze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ippitsusai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goetze has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Steffen Goetze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goetze throws a chopping leg kick but Ippitsusai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goetze misses with a takedown attempt
and Ippitsusai counters with a single leg into guard. Goetze didn't expect that.
Goetze has his foot on Ippitsusai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ippitsusai works his way back into a safe position though.
Ippitsusai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goetze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ippitsusai, into his guard.
Ippitsusai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ippitsusai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izanagi Ippitsusai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goetze wants to slow Ippitsusai down by chopping away at his legs.
Goetze fails with the takedown
and Ippitsusai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goetze's guard now.
Goetze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goetze is trying to keep Ippitsusai in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippitsusai trying to control the position from guard on top but Goetze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ippitsusai 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.
Goetze is trying to keep Ippitsusai in close.
Ippitsusai passes Goetze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ippitsusai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goetze is just riding it out for now. Ippitsusai eventually gives up the hold.
Goetze is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ippitsusai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goetze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ippitsusai.
Ippitsusai trying to control the action but Goetze is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ippitsusai is working for a kimura but Goetze is defending it quite comfortably.
Ippitsusai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ippitsusai is working for a submission of some sort.
Goetze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ippitsusai has gone for a leg lock! Goetze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ippitsusai's guard.
Ippitsusai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goetze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ippitsusai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goetze stacks Ippitsusai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goetze!
Ippitsusai is looking to regain half guard here but Goetze keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ippitsusai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goetze.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izanagi Ippitsusai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ippitsusai 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izanagi Ippitsusai!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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