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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi has chosen Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Takahashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atom.
Takahashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atom working for a guillotine from mount but Takahashi is in no mood to give up.
Atom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takahashi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Takahashi throws Atom to one side and escapes!
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Atom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Atom's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Atom is breathing heavily.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atom lands in his opponent's guard.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Atom tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi controlling the position.
Atom advances position into side control!
Atom postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
Atom has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Atom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takahashi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takahashi tries to buck Atom off but he can't manage it.
Atom swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Takahashi is now in Atom's guard. A big mistake from Atom there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takahashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Atom tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atom gets back to half guard.
Atom manages to get to full guard.
Atom had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takahashi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Atom Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takahashi's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atom lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atom is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Atom is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Atom scores with punches from the back.
Atom has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Takahashi.
Takahashi fending off the submission attempt from Atom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atom is looking for the choke from the back position but Takahashi is controlling his hands well.
Takahashi is trying to stand back up.
Takahashi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takahashi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Atom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Atom has control of the leg.
Atom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atom is pressing down on Takahashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takahashi is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Atom dominated that round.
That's time! Atom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atom shoots in and drives through. Takahashi sprawls well.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Atom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
A clash of legs there as Atom blocks the low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Takahashi. No joy for Atom on that attempt.
Atom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takahashi's waist but Takahashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atom off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Atom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takahashi.
Atom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Atom shoots in but Takahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Takahashi.
Atom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atom misses with a takedown attempt - Takahashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
Atom looks for a takedown but Takahashi sprawls well.
Atom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takahashi sprawls well initially but Atom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Atom uses his free foot to push down on Takahashi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom lands a big elbow.
Takahashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Atom avoids the attempt from Takahashi to control.
Atom looking for a guillotine from mount but Takahashi is having none of it.
Atom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Takahashi tries to lock up and control but Atom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atom unloading with bombs!
Atom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takahashi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takahashi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Atom finish him?
Atom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takahashi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Atom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takahashi is surviving well by controlling Atom's body position as best he can.
Atom looking to finish Takahashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takahashi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Atom.
Atom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takahashi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ground and pound from Atom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi is in trouble now - Atom has advanced to mount!
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atom working for a submission but Takahashi is keeping him at bay.
Atom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Atom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Atom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takahashi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Takahashi is trying to control Atom's posture but Atom avoids it.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.
Adam Atom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Atom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Atom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Atom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Atom throws an elbow but Takahashi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takahashi regains half guard.
Atom wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atom.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Atom keeps him under control.
Atom moves into full mount! Takahashi won't be happy about that!
Atom working Takahashi over with strikes here.
Takahashi tries to reverse the position but Atom maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atom with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Atom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahashi cracks Atom with an uppercut from hell and Atom crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Takahashi's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Atom is rocked!
It looks like Adam Atom has been cut.
Takahashi advances position into side control!
Oh Atom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Atom is defending well.
Atom seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi wants to control but Atom is keeping him busy.
Atom is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atom is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takahashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takahashi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Atom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takahashi circles away.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atom tries for a takedown but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Atom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atom scores a takedown into full mount!
Atom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Atom working Takahashi over with strikes here.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takahashi reaches up to try and control the position but Atom seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Takahashi rolls and tries to escape and now Atom has his back!
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Takahashi rolls, trying to escape but Atom keeps control of the position.
Takahashi trying to get back to his feet but Atom is in full control for now.
Takahashi wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Atom working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Atom not allowing Takahashi to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom punishes Takahashi with strikes from the back mount.
Takahashi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Atom gets his way!
Takahashi holding both Atom 's hands and preventing any damage.
Takahashi turns into Atom and is now in his guard.
Atom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Takahashi trying to control but Atom is working from the bottom.
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Atom.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atom had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takahashi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Atom Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takahashi's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atom lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Atom looking for the RNC.
Atom working for the choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Atom.
Takahashi fending off the submission attempt from Atom.
Atom working for a choke but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kenata Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atom has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Takahashi is in real trouble here. Atom gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Takahashi is tapping out! Atom wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Atom!
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