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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Senbude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryusho Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryusho Kobayashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Senbude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryusho Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Senbude.
Ryusho Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobayashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kobayashi is looking to clinch.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Senbude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kobayashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Senbude tries to avoid it but Kobayashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Senbude to the ground. Senbude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akira Senbude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryusho Kobayashi.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Senbude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Senbude circles away.
Kobayashi looks gassed!
Senbude scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Senbude tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Senbude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Senbude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Senbude is looking to advance position but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Kobayashi is staying active underneath Senbude, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Senbude has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Senbude tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Senbude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kobayashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Senbude decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kobayashi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Senbude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Senbude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Senbude trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Senbude trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Senbude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Senbude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kobayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi keeping full guard, as Senbude tries to pass.
Kobayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Senbude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Senbude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobayashi has his foot on Senbude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Senbude works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senbude missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kobayashi has an active guard here but Senbude has managed to pass into half guard.
Senbude passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Senbude cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Senbude prevents Kobayashi from getting the reversal.
Kobayashi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Senbude putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kobayashi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kobayashi is pressing down on Senbude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Senbude trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but Senbude pushes his legs off easily.
Kobayashi has momentary wrist control but Senbude slips an elbow through the middle.
Senbude cracks Kobayashi with a solid left hand.
Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Senbude passes into half guard.
It looks like Senbude is going to stand back up.
Senbude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobayashi keeps working.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Senbude.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position.
Senbude is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Senbude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep. Senbude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Senbude throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi pushes Senbude off looking to stand but Senbude dives back in and keeps control.
Senbude not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Senbude seems to be looking for submissions.
Senbude wants to stand up but Kobayashi is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kobayashi has his takedown stuffed
and Senbude counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kobayashi won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Senbude dominated that round.
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.
Senbude wants to clinch.
Senbude scores with a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.
Kobayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Senbude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Senbude slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Senbude stands up.
Kobayashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Senbude counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Senbude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kobayashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Senbude manages to get himself to full guard.
Kobayashi wants to pass the guard but Senbude is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi won't allow Senbude to sweep him here.
Senbude trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Senbude is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Senbude pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobayashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kobayashi decides to pull guard.
Kobayashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Senbude trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi working for a triangle but Senbude defends it easily.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
Senbude content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Senbude pushes down on Kobayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kobayashi tries to get to full guard but Senbude has control of the leg.
Senbude scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kobayashi is not content to let Senbude control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senbude is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Senbude sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobayashi defending well though.
Senbude seems to be working for a kimura but Kobayashi defends the submission attempt.
Kobayashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Senbude lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Senbude or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobayashi which made him look bad.
Kobayashi feints and as Senbude raises his hands in defense, Kobayashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Senbude 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.
Senbude wants to stand and escape but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Senbude wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Senbude tries to get to full guard but Kobayashi has control of the leg.
Kobayashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Senbude misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Senbude wants to get back to full guard.
Senbude looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Senbude tries to roll over but Kobayashi keeps him under control.
Kobayashi drops an elbow to the side of Senbude's head.
Senbude gets full guard.
Senbude looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Senbude scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Senbude is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senbude keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Senbude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kobayashi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senbude trying to strike off his back.
Senbude manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kobayashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kobayashi tries to hold on but Senbude pushes him away.
Kobayashi can't escape the position.
Senbude unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Senbude cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Senbude pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kobayashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Senbude working the head and body with strikes.
Senbude throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Akira Senbude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senbude decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Senbude scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Senbude dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Senbude has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a single leg into guard. Senbude didn't expect that.
Kobayashi 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.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kobayashi stopping the sweep attempt from Senbude.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senbude swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senbude manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kobayashi regains half guard.
Senbude working the head and body with strikes.
Senbude is working for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobayashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senbude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Senbude working over Kobayashi with some ground and pound. Kobayashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Senbude.
Kobayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Senbude stands up out of the half guard.
Kobayashi with a poor takedown
and Senbude counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobayashi's guard now.
Senbude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobayashi is keeping the position for now.
Kobayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Senbude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Senbude 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.
Senbude advances position into side control!
Kobayashi tries to buck Senbude off but Senbude is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senbude misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep.
Senbude stands up and beckons Kobayashi to his feet.
Kobayashi instigates a clinch.
Kobayashi managing to block the knees to the body from Senbude.
Kobayashi drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Senbude loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kobayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Senbude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Senbude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobayashi is keeping the position for now.
Kobayashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Senbude wants to stand but Kobayashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Senbude avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kobayashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Senbude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi won't allow Senbude to pass to mount.
Senbude is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kobayashi is just riding it out for now. Senbude eventually gives up the hold.
Kobayashi wants to improve his position but Senbude is controlling well.
Ryusho Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senbude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Senbude drops an elbow to the side of Kobayashi's head.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Senbude prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Kobayashi is staying active underneath Senbude, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Senbude closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kobayashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Senbude off and has taken his back!
Senbude rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kobayashi is tying to control. Senbude wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kobayashi is working for a kimura but Senbude is defending it quite comfortably.
Kobayashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Senbude is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kobayashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Senbude knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Senbude gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Senbude wants to stand and escape but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Senbude circles away easily
and Senbude counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Senbude works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Senbude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Senbude, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Senbude!
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