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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Kesadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuwa Katsuemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuwa Katsuemon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Musa Kesadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fuwa Katsuemon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsuemon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kesadzija. That did some damage!
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kesadzija loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kesadzija postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kesadzija trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katsuemon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kesadzija chips away with some ground and pound.
Kesadzija stands and throws Katsuemon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kesadzija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katsuemon keeps working.
The strikes coming from Kesadzija are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kesadzija scores with punches from side control.
Kesadzija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katsuemon keeps working.
Kesadzija working the ground and pound.
Kesadzija scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Katsuemon to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Katsuemon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuemon is not content to let Kesadzija control the position.
You can see the frustration on Katsuemon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kesadzija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kesadzija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kesadzija tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katsuemon throws a leg kick which misses Kesadzija's front leg but catches the back leg as Kesadzija tries to avoid it.
Katsuemon lands with a nice combination. Kesadzija backs away looking to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsuemon.
Katsuemon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kesadzija.
Kesadzija is breathing heavily.
Kesadzija takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Katsuemon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katsuemon circles away.
Katsuemon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Katsuemon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katsuemon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kesadzija lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kesadzija wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Kesadzija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kesadzija turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kesadzija tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kesadzija creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Katsuemon stops Kesadzija from passing to mount.
Katsuemon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kesadzija lands a nice forearm strike.
Katsuemon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Katsuemon wants to control but Kesadzija postures up.
Kesadzija thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kesadzija lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kesadzija landing strikes.
Kesadzija working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kesadzija decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija has closed the distance and engaged Katsuemon in a clinch.
Kesadzija goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katsuemon prevents it.
Katsuemon throws an elbow that misses.
Katsuemon lands an elbow inside that Kesadzija shrugs off.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Kesadzija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kesadzija shoots in but Katsuemon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katsuemon throws a right hand that Kesadzija ducks under and follows up with a left that Kesadzija also avoids with ease.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Katsuemon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kesadzija putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kesadzija breaks from Katsuemon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kesadzija connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Katsuemon taking shots to the head.
Katsuemon is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katsuemon is looking to improve his position but Kesadzija isn't that keen on the idea.
Katsuemon is still in real trouble! Can Kesadzija finish him?
Kesadzija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Katsuemon is looking to escape.
Kesadzija avoids the attempt from Katsuemon to control.
Katsuemon seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsuemon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kesadzija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Katsuemon is looking to escape.
Kesadzija connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kesadzija working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kesadzija will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kesadzija looking to secure an arm triangle but Katsuemon defends it well.
Kesadzija landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kesadzija lands a heavy elbow.
Kesadzija landing strikes from the mount and Katsuemon is in trouble!
Kesadzija with good strikes from the mount here!
Katsuemon is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Kesadzija dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A good leg kick by Katsuemon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katsuemon.
Kesadzija shoots in for a double leg but Katsuemon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katsuemon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsuemon scores with a push kick.
Kesadzija throws a nice looking combination but Katsuemon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kesadzija fails with the takedown.
A combination from Kesadzija does no damage.
Katsuemon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kesadzija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katsuemon closes the distance but Kesadzija moves to the side
and Kesadzija moves into the clinch.
Katsuemon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Katsuemon wants to stall.
Kesadzija lands with a light punch inside.
Katsuemon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kesadzija.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Kesadzija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kesadzija wants the takedown. Katsuemon is fighting it off but Kesadzija persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Katsuemon's guard against the cage.
Kesadzija with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kesadzija wants to control from the top but Katsuemon keeps moving.
Kesadzija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Katsuemon keeping moving, preventing Kesadzija from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesadzija postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kesadzija postures up.
Katsuemon is breathing heavily.
Katsuemon punching from the bottom - just letting Kesadzija know he's still in a fight.
Kesadzija with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kesadzija wants to control from the top but Katsuemon keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kesadzija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katsuemon misses with a kick to the body.
Musa Kesadzija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kesadzija bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Musa Kesadzija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kesadzija working the ground and pound.
Kesadzija in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Katsuemon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kesadzija working the ground and pound from side control.
Kesadzija scoring with punches from side control.
Kesadzija scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Katsuemon to see if he's OK.
Kesadzija decides to stand up, so the ref orders Katsuemon to his feet.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kesadzija missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsuemon has hold of Kesadzija's hands but Kesadzija slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Katsuemon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kesadzija scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kesadzija connects with a nice short shot to Katsuemon's temple.
Kesadzija trying to control the pace.
Kesadzija looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katsuemon is staying active underneath Kesadzija, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Katsuemon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kesadzija is working away from the top position though.
Kesadzija not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katsuemon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Katsuemon is looking to improve his position.
Kesadzija trying to mount his opponent but Katsuemon defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuemon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kesadzija stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Katsuemon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Katsuemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kesadzija looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Kesadzija.
Katsuemon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kesadzija manages to break the clinch.
Katsuemon is looking to slow Kesadzija down with leg kicks.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsuemon clinches up against the cage.
Kesadzija has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katsuemon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kesadzija tries to score a body lock takedown but Katsuemon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Katsuemon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kesadzija looking to slow down the pace here.
Kesadzija drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesadzija goes for a takedown attempt but Katsuemon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kesadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsuemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Katsuemon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija shoots and misses
and Katsuemon counters by clinching up.
A short left from Kesadzija.
Katsuemon scores a nice knee to the body.
Katsuemon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesadzija has double underhooks.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Kesadzija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katsuemon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katsuemon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kesadzija circles away.
Katsuemon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kesadzija shoots in for a double leg but Katsuemon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katsuemon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kesadzija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Katsuemon is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Katsuemon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesadzija takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Katsuemon tries to clinch but Kesadzija is having none of it.
Katsuemon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katsuemon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kesadzija slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kesadzija is looking to take a break and control but Katsuemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsuemon wants to control but Kesadzija postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Musa Kesadzija will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kesadzija closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kesadzija stands up out of the half guard.
Katsuemon throws a leg kick which misses Kesadzija's front leg but catches the back leg as Kesadzija tries to avoid it.
Kesadzija fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kesadzija takes the fight into the clinch.
Katsuemon breaks the clinch.
Kesadzija feints and as Katsuemon raises his hands in defense, Kesadzija changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kesadzija stands and throws Katsuemon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Katsuemon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kesadzija asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kesadzija stands up and beckons Katsuemon to his feet.
Katsuemon cracks the inside of Kesadzija's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsuemon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsuemon tries to keep at a distance but Kesadzija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesadzija prevents Katsuemon from breaking the clinch.
Kesadzija changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katsuemon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Kesadzija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kesadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsuemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Katsuemon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katsuemon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuwa Katsuemon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kesadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katsuemon wants to clinch.
Katsuemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kesadzija changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Katsuemon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Katsuemon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kesadzija's best efforts.
Kesadzija is stalling here. Katsuemon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kesadzija seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Katsuemon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Katsuemon landing strikes.
Check out the look on Katsuemon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kesadzija is looking for a sweep.
Katsuemon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kesadzija has escaped the position, nice work there.
Katsuemon is putting a hurting on Kesadzija here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kesadzija misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsuemon trying to control the action but Kesadzija is working from the bottom.
Katsuemon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katsuemon wants to control but Kesadzija is keeping him busy.
Kesadzija is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kesadzija closes the distance and clinches up with Katsuemon, looking for a takedown. Kesadzija pushes Katsuemon against the cage but Katsuemon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kesadzija.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kesadzija lands with a right to the head.
Katsuemon wants to break free but Kesadzija has control.
Kesadzija turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kesadzija manages to end up in side control.
Kesadzija working the ground and pound from side control.
Kesadzija stands up and beckons Katsuemon to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kesadzija is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuemon takes the fight into the clinch.
Katsuemon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kesadzija working aggressively here.
Katsuemon scores a nice knee to the body.
Katsuemon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Katsuemon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kesadzija wants the takedown. Katsuemon is fighting it off but Kesadzija persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Katsuemon's guard against the cage.
Katsuemon keeping moving, preventing Kesadzija from controlling successfully.
Katsuemon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kesadzija postures up in Katsuemon's guard and throws a big left but Katsuemon blocks it.
Kesadzija trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Katsuemon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Katsuemon trying to control but Kesadzija is working from the bottom.
Katsuemon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katsuemon postures up and lands a big shot to Kesadzija's brow.
Katsuemon stopping the sweep attempt from Kesadzija.
Katsuemon chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsuemon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsuemon slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kesadzija.
Kesadzija gets full guard.
Katsuemon wants to control from the top but Kesadzija keeps moving.
Katsuemon won't allow Kesadzija to sweep him here.
Fuwa Katsuemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kesadzija keeping moving, preventing Katsuemon from controlling successfully.
Kesadzija wants to sweep here but Katsuemon controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsuemon landing some decent shots from guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musa Kesadzija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kesadzija, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Kesadzija!
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