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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Kabayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Orbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jerry Orbach enters the cage!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akihiro Kabayama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Orbach!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kabayama.
Kabayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kabayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabayama is retaining full guard.
Kabayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orbach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orbach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orbach drops back looking for a leg! Kabayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kabayama manages to kick Orbach off! Orbach jumps back into Kabayama's guard.
Orbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orbach preventing the sweep.
Orbach forces his way into half guard.
Orbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orbach is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kabayama has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orbach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orbach is looking for a kimura here.
Orbach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kabayama gets back to full guard.
Orbach postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kabayama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Orbach, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabayama wants to control from the top but Orbach keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kabayama passes Orbach's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orbach is defending against the submission attempts here by Kabayama.
Orbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Orbach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kabayama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama advances to half guard.
Kabayama is breathing heavily.
Orbach is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kabayama pulls his head out easily.
Kabayama trying to control the action but Orbach is working from the bottom.
Orbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Orbach looking for submissions off his back.
Orbach looking for submissions off his back.
Kabayama slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orbach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kabayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kabayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabayama looking to pass the guard.
Orbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kabayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kabayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabayama preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabayama wants to control from the top but Orbach keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Orbach will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Kabayama. That snapped Orbach's head back.
Kabayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orbach drops back looking for a leg! Kabayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kabayama manages to kick Orbach off! Orbach jumps back into Kabayama's guard.
Orbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orbach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kabayama trying to control the position.
Orbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kabayama is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabayama is working hard here to advance position.
Orbach passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kabayama!
Orbach is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kabayama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kabayama!
Orbach keeping moving, preventing Kabayama from controlling successfully.
Orbach keeping full guard, as Kabayama tries to pass.
Orbach had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kabayama is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Orbach Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kabayama's back instead.
Orbach looking to break Kabayama's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kabayama remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Orbach will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orbach is looking for the choke from the back position but Kabayama is controlling his hands well.
Kabayama fending off the submission attempt from Orbach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama breaks Orbach's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.
Orbach is looking for a triangle but Kabayama pushes his legs off easily.
Orbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kabayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kabayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabayama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orbach wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orbach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kabayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kabayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orbach keeping full guard, as Kabayama tries to pass.
Orbach is looking for a triangle but Kabayama pushes his legs off easily.
Kabayama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kabayama wants to pass the guard but Orbach is keeping the position.
Kabayama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kabayama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orbach looking for a guillotine here but Kabayama defends easily.
Kabayama stopping the sweep attempt from Orbach.
Orbach can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Orbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kabayama's corner calls for a 1-2. Kabayama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kabayama throws a body punch but Orbach moves out of range.
Orbach scores a takedown into full mount!
Orbach goes for an armbar but Kabayama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kabayama.
Kabayama advances position into side control!
Orbach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kabayama off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabayama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orbach's guard. Nice work there by Kabayama.
Orbach looking for a guillotine here but Kabayama defends easily.
Kabayama trying to control but Orbach is working from the bottom.
Orbach keeping full guard, as Kabayama tries to pass.
Orbach has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kabayama has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orbach is trying to get back to half guard.
Orbach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kabayama's best efforts.
Jerry Orbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kabayama prevents Orbach from improving his position.
Kabayama trying to control from half guard but Orbach is working away.
Orbach tries to roll over but Kabayama keeps him under control.
Orbach gets full guard.
Orbach wants to sweep here but Kabayama controlling him for the moment.
Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kabayama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orbach isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kabayama stacks Orbach on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kabayama!
Orbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orbach gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orbach tries to roll over but Kabayama keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orbach is pressing down on Kabayama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabayama trying to control but Orbach is working from the bottom.
Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.
Kabayama pushing down on Orbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jerry Orbach just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kabayama.
Kabayama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orbach.
Kabayama throws an overhand right that lands on Orbach's shoulder, as Orbach tries to avoid the shot.
Orbach decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orbach is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kabayama is just riding it out for now. Orbach eventually gives up the hold.
Kabayama is trying to get back to full guard.
Orbach is looking for a kimura but Kabayama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orbach to get the leverage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kabayama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orbach.
Kabayama is pressing down on Orbach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orbach looking to pass the guard.
Orbachis looking to pass into half guard but Kabayama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kabayama is in guard.
Orbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabayama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orbach wants to sweep here but Kabayama controlling him for the moment.
Kabayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Orbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kabayama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kabayama looking to pass the guard.
Orbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kabayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kabayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabayama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orbach is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kabayama has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama wants to control but Orbach is keeping busy.
Orbach 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.
Kabayama is defending against the submission attempts here by Orbach.
Orbach is looking for a kimura but Kabayama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orbach to get the leverage.
That's four 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.
Kabayama actively working from the bottom here.
Orbach seems to be working for a kimura but Kabayama defends the submission attempt.
Kabayama won't allow Orbach to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kabayama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kabayama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orbach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orbach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabayama is retaining full guard.
Kabayama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Orbach is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kabayama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Orbach's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Akihiro Kabayama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Orbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akihiro Kabayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orbach closes the distance and clinches up with Kabayama, looking for a takedown. Orbach pushes Kabayama against the cage but Kabayama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orbach looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kabayama preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Orbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kabayama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orbach is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kabayama!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orbach moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kabayama has worked his arm free - good work by Kabayama!
Kabayama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orbach tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kabayama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kabayama fails to advance to Orbach's back.
Orbach is trying desperately to improve position.
Kabayama mounts Orbach! Really nice guard pass there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orbach tries to reverse the position but Kabayama maintains control.
Orbach regains half guard.
Orbach moves into full guard.
Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.
Kabayama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orbach is on top in guard.
Orbach passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Orbach pulls his head out easily.
Orbach wants to free his trapped foot but Kabayama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orbach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kabayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kabayama.
Orbach drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kabayama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kabayama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kabayama!
Kabayama trying to control the position but Orbach is working away.
Orbach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kabayama's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabayama trying to control from half guard but Orbach is working away.
Kabayama wants to free his trapped foot but Orbach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kabayama seems to be looking for submissions.
Orbach is pressing down on Kabayama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orbach working for a triangle but Kabayama defends it easily.
Akihiro Kabayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kabayama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Orbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orbach 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Orbach!
Jerry Orbach is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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