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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Grimm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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138 lbs
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146 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otto Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni is looking to clinch but Grimm is avoiding it.
Grimm drops his hands momentarily and Higashikuni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimm lands a slapping body shot.
Otto Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimm throws a big shot that misses.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grimm controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higashikuni is looking to get to half guard.
Higashikuni gets back to half guard.
Grimm wants to stand up but Higashikuni is controlling the position.
Higashikuni tries to get to full guard but Grimm has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm is trying to control the action in half guard but Higashikuni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni is looking for a sweep. Grimm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimm is trying to control. Higashikuni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grimm seems to be working for a kimura but Higashikuni defends the submission attempt.
Higashikuni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Higashikuni trying to control the position.
Grimm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grimm trying to control but Higashikuni is working from the bottom.
Grimm won't allow Higashikuni to sweep him here.
Grimm wants to control from the top but Higashikuni keeps moving.
Grimm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grimm!
Grimm is squirming around, avoiding Higashikuni's attempts to control the action.
Higashikuni controlling his opponent.
Higashikuni looking to control but Grimm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grimm is looking to improve his position but Higashikuni isn't that keen on the idea.
Higashikuni with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higashikuni punching from mount but Grimm doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grimm regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni wants to take a breather but Grimm is having none of it.
Higashikuni is working for a kimura but Grimm is defending it quite comfortably.
Higashikuni is trying to control. Grimm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Higashikuni works his foot free and advances to mount.
Higashikuni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimm is looking to escape.
Higashikuni avoids the attempt from Grimm to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higashikuni tries to control but Grimm wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to control but Higashikuni is having none of it.
Higashikuni scoring with strikes but Grimm is staying in there.
Higashikuni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grimm is squirming around, avoiding Higashikuni's attempts to control the action.
Grimm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Higashikuni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimm is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higashikuni controlling the position easily from mount.
Higashikuni landing punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grimm can't escape the position.
Higashikuni wants to control the pace but Grimm is squirming around nicely.
Grimm tries to hold on but Higashikuni pushes him away.
Higashikuni tries to control but Grimm wriggling away.
Grimm is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grimm in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Higashikuni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Higashikuni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grimm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Higashikuni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grimm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
Higashikuni advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm is concentrating on defense, preventing Higashikuni from advancing position.
Higashikuni is trying to control. Grimm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grimm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grimm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higashikuni's guard.
Grimm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higashikuni is keeping the position for now.
Grimm passes Higashikuni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grimm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni gets back to full guard.
Higashikuni trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higashikuni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grimm has managed to get both his arms back between Higashikuni's legs - danger averted.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Higashikuni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Higashikuni trying to keep a closed guard but Grimm is proving a slippery customer.
Grimm wants to control from the top but Higashikuni keeps moving.
Grimm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni keeping full guard, as Grimm tries to pass.
Higashikuni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grimm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higashikuni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimm's guard.
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higashikuni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grimm is looking for a kimura but Higashikuni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimm to get the leverage.
Grimm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grimm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grimm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higashikuni is looking to escape.
Higashikuni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Grimm.
Grimm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higashikuni is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm tries to control but Higashikuni wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katsu Higashikuni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimm misses with a leg kick.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Higashikuni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higashikuni just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm tries for a takedown but Higashikuni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Higashikuni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimm misses with a straight left.
Higashikuni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grimm controls Higashikuni momentarily but Higashikuni frees himself.
Higashikuni passes Grimm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Higashikuni wants to take a breather but Grimm is having none of it.
Higashikuni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm is trying to stand back up but Higashikuni is controlling him
Higashikuni wants to take a breather but Grimm is having none of it.
Grimm is controlling Higashikuni's trapped leg to prevent Higashikuni from advancing to side control.
Higashikuni wants to control but Grimm is keeping him busy.
Higashikuni is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Higashikuni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Higashikuni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Higashikuni is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni tries to advance to mount but can't.
Grimm is looking to regain half guard here but Higashikuni keeps moving and retains side control.
Higashikuni tries to advance to mount but Grimm denies him.
Grimm gets back to half guard.
Higashikuni slows the pace down in half guard.
Grimm is looking for a sweep. Higashikuni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni not doing much here.
Grimm tries to roll over but Higashikuni keeps him under control.
Higashikuni works his way into side control.
Grimm is not content to let Higashikuni control the position.
Grimm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Higashikuni trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Katsu Higashikuni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higashikuni wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position.
Higashikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Higashikuni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimm is keeping the position for now.
Grimm wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni stands and throws Grimm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grimm pushes Higashikuni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Higashikuni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Higashikuni crashes against the mat.
Higashikuni controlling the position from side mount.
Grimm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Higashikuni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Higashikuni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grimm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Higashikuni is breathing heavily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni advances to full mount.
Grimm regains half guard.
Higashikuni wants to free his trapped foot but Grimm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimm is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm trying to control but Higashikuni is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grimm stays in close to Higashikuni's body and controls the position.
Higashikuni is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Grimm rolls with it to try and escape but Higashikuni cranks on the arm and Grimm is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Higashikuni!
A very excited looking Katsu Higashikuni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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