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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Akutagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Hatayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akutagawa's entrance music is Heroes Comeback. A fine choice. Hatayama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Polyrhythm. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Akutagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Hatayama!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatayama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatayama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akutagawa.
Akutagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akutagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hatayama is just riding it out for now. Akutagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Akutagawa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akutagawa 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.
Hatayama has his foot on Akutagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akutagawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Akutagawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akutagawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akutagawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hatayama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hatayama has escaped and now he's on top!
Akutagawa is breathing heavily.
Akutagawa is looking for a triangle but Hatayama pushes his legs off easily.
Hatayama is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatayama trying to control but Akutagawa is working from the bottom.
Akutagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hatayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Akutagawa is retaining full guard.
Akutagawa keeping moving, preventing Hatayama from controlling successfully.
Hatayama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Akutagawa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Akutagawa fails to land the takedown.
Akutagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatayama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatayama wants to control from the top but Akutagawa keeps moving.
Hatayama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akutagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akutagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatayama won't allow Akutagawa to sweep him here.
Hatayama wants to control from the top but Akutagawa keeps moving.
Akutagawa working for a triangle but Hatayama defends it easily.
Akutagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hatayama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hatayama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hiroshi Hatayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hatayama counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoshi Akutagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatayama trying to control the action but Akutagawa is working from the bottom.
Akutagawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hatayama wants to control but Akutagawa is keeping him busy.
Hatayama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akutagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hatayama has hold of Akutagawa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Akutagawa seems comfortable defending it but Hatayama has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Akutagawa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Akutagawa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hatayama couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Hatayama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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