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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Codesmus Kurosake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Codesmus Kurosake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey West!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosake shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurosake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosake circles away.
Kurosake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Kurosake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West looks for a takedown but Kurosake sprawls well.
West shoots for a takedown but Kurosake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Codesmus Kurosake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey West.
Kurosake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kurosake. No joy for West on that attempt.
Kurosake fails with the takedown.
West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
West is looking to take a break and control but Kurosake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurosake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
West is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosake throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
West trying to control the action but Kurosake is working from the bottom.
Kurosake is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but West has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kurosake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
West is looking to take a break and control but Kurosake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurosake trying to control but West postures up.
West controlling the action here.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurosake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosake is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joey West hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
West connects with a high kick.
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kurosake quickly recovers to half guard.
West is thwarting Kurosake's attempts to control the position.
Kurosake is breathing heavily.
Kurosake blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West seems to be looking for submissions.
West trying to control from half guard but Kurosake is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. West connects with a nice short shot to Kurosake's temple.
West moves nicely into side control.
West is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but West is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosake wants to clinch.
Codesmus Kurosake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Kurosake with that takedown attempt.
Kurosake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurosake is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosake missing with knees to the body.
West stalling in the clinch but Kurosake improves position.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely.
West tries to clinch but Kurosake moves away
and Kurosake counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Kurosake.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurosake as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Kurosake on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Codesmus Kurosake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurosake tries to clinch up.
Kurosake shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Kurosake is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
West thuds a left hand into Kurosake's body.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Kurosake, looking for a takedown. West pushes Kurosake against the cage but Kurosake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
West pushes Kurosake up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosake stops a takedown attempt from West.
West has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kurosake after a bit of a struggle.
West taking a breather.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurosake pinned against the cage. Kurosake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to clinch but Kurosake moves out of range.
Kurosake misses with a low kick as West jumps back.
Kurosake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kurosake sprawls well. Kurosake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurosake's waist but Kurosake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Joey West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurosake. Kurosake gets slowly back to his feet.
West wants to clinch up but Kurosake keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosake keeps West at a distance using the push kick.
Kurosake tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurosake somewhat.
West tries for a takedown but Kurosake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kurosake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West pushes Kurosake up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
West missing with knees to the body.
West tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kurosake smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurosake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kurosake fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurosake blocks a head kick by West.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurosake off to one side.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosake gets caught napping as West dives in and scores a takedown. Kurosake manages to retain guard.
Joey West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurosake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West trying to control but Kurosake is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kurosake fails with an attempt to clinch.
West has managed to clinch.
Kurosake letting West take a breather here.
West tries to pull guard but Kurosake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurosake tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Kurosake closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Codesmus Kurosake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West blocks a head kick by Kurosake.
Kurosake slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West closes the distance and pushes Kurosake back into the cage.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kurosake to the mat! Kurosake manages to get full guard.
Kurosake has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West drops back looking for a leg! Kurosake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kurosake manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Kurosake's guard.
West looking to pass the guard.
West trying to control but Kurosake is working from the bottom.
West stands up from Kurosake's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West has closed the distance and engaged Kurosake in a clinch.
Kurosake stalling in the clinch but West improves position.
West fails to pull guard.
West stalling the fight.
Kurosake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosake tries to clinch up.
West tries for a takedown but Kurosake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Codesmus Kurosake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurosake keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey West!
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energy
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