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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurima Bakokang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squidward Tentacles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakokang's entrance music is Fuel. A fine choice. Tentacles has chosen Sweet Victory as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurima Bakokang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Squidward Tentacles!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tentacles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakokang.
Bakokang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tentacles's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tentacles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakokang wants to pass the guard but Tentacles is keeping the position.
Bakokang is working hard here to advance position.
Tentacles pulls Bakokang in to control the position.
Tentacles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Squidward Tentacles.
Bakokang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tentacles counters with a takedown into side control.
Bakokang is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tentacles controlling the position from side mount.
Tentacles decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bakokang to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentacles shoots in and drives through. Bakokang sprawls well.
Bakokang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tentacles moves out of range as Bakokang strikes.
Bakokang has Tentacles up against the cage in a clinch.
Tentacles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tentacles wants a takedown.
Bakokang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tentacles controlling Bakokang's posture.
Bakokang wants to control from the top but Tentacles keeps moving.
Bakokang pushes down on Tentacles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakokang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tentacles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bakokang.
Bakokang trying to pass the guard but Tentacles defending well.
Tentacles is looking to escape.
Bakokang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tentacles looks gassed!
Bakokang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tentacles's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakokang get's back to his feet.
Bakokang misses the jab.
Bakokang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tentacles is just out of range.
Bakokang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tentacles is just out of range.
Bakokang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tentacles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakokang thows a body shot but no joy.
Bakokang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakokang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tentacles is just out of range.
Bakokang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tentacles counters with a left and a right that stings Bakokang.
Bakokang thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Bakokang thows a leg kick but Tentacles checks it
and Tentacles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakokang is looking to wear down Tentacles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tentacles checks a low kick from Bakokang.
Tentacles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tentacles is trying to control. Bakokang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tentacles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bakokang.
Bakokang is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tentacles in particular looking to stall.
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 Kurima Bakokang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bakokang misses with a wild body shot.
Bakokang swings widly with a right hand
and Tentacles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Bakokang misses.
Kurima Bakokang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakokang takes a swing at Tentacles's ribcage but misses.
Bakokang throws a looping overhand right but Tentacles ducks down to avoid it.
Bakokang swings widly with a right hand
and Tentacles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bakokang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tentacles passes into side control.
Tentacles is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bakokang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bakokang is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentacles stands up.
Bakokang throws a combination that misses
and Tentacles counters by moving into the clinch.
Bakokang breaks the clinch.
Bakokang dives in and scores a takedown into Tentacles's guard.
Bakokang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tentacles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tentacles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tentacles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakokang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tentacles is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakokang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tentacles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tentacles has escaped and now he's on top!
Tentacles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakokang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tentacles wants to get up but he can't break Bakokang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bakokang is looking to stand up but Tentacles isn't so interested in that idea.
Bakokang looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentacles gets to his feet - Bakokang follows without any prompting.
Bakokang tries a head kick but it misses.
Tentacles forces Bakokang back against the cage and clinches.
Bakokang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tentacles holds on and takes a little breather.
Bakokang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tentacles is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tentacles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bakokang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tentacles!
Tentacles tries to hold on but Bakokang pushes him away.
Tentacles has given up his back here. Will Bakokang look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bakokang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Squidward Tentacles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bakokang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakokang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakokang throws a body punch but Tentacles moves out of range.
Bakokang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tentacles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakokang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tentacles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tentacles lands a high kick!
Tentacles lands with a nice combination. Bakokang backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakokang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tentacles counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bakokang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tentacles prevents Bakokang from improving his position.
Tentacles slows the pace down in half guard.
Bakokang wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Tentacles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Squidward Tentacles hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tentacles drives through and clinches with Bakokang against the cage.
Bakokang throws a head punch that misses.
Bakokang tightens his grip and picks Tentacles up, before dumping him to the ground. Tentacles manages to land in guard.
Bakokang wants to control from the top but Tentacles keeps moving.
Tentacles wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakokang throws a jab when Tentacles was well out of range.
Tentacles takes a swing at Bakokang's ribcage but misses.
Bakokang misses with a left hand
and Tentacles moves into the clinch.
Bakokang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bakokang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tentacles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tentacles wants to control but Bakokang postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Bakokang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bakokang advances nicely into full mount.
Bakokang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bakokang is working for a guillotine from mount but Tentacles frees his head quite easily.
Bakokang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tentacles has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tentacles!
Bakokang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Squidward Tentacles.
I think Tentacles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Tentacles!
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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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