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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hughe Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jakasashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hughe Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jakasashii!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakasashii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kane is trying to control. Jakasashii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jakasashii preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jakasashii trying to control here.
Kane is looking for a kimura but Jakasashii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kane to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakasashii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Jakasashii wants to control but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jakasashii wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jakasashii looking for submissions off his back.
Jakasashii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kane is working away from the top position though.
Jakasashii actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jakasashii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Jakasashii looking for submissions off his back.
Jakasashii is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Jakasashii trying to control but Kane postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Jakasashii taking some punishment here, with Kane in his half guard.
Jakasashii trying to control here.
Kane is keen to just control but Jakasashii is a slippery customer.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakasashii tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is doing well to control the position and prevent Kane from advancing to side control.
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jakasashii on the ground.
Well, if Kane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jakasashii manages to get to full guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Jakasashii keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hughe Kane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jakasashii, pushing him back against the cage.
Jakasashii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jakasashii to the mat. Jakasashii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jakasashii pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Jakasashii working a defensive guard here.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakasashii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kane cracks Jakasashii with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to control from the top but Jakasashii keeps moving.
Kane throwing strikes from guard but Jakasashii blocks nicely.
Jakasashii keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hughe Kane wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Jakasashii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jakasashii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane did well to prevent Jakasashii getting side control.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura here.
Kane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kane sees it coming and defends easily.
Kane tries to kick Jakasashii off but Jakasashii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jakasashii wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Kane tries to roll over but Jakasashii keeps him under control.
Jakasashii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jakasashii is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jakasashii is working for a submission of some sort.
Jakasashii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control but Jakasashii passes into side.
Jakasashii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jakasashii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Jakasashii keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Jakasashii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jakasashii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakasashii swinging wildly here.
Jakasashii wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakasashii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jakasashii gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jakasashii working a defensive guard here.
Jakasashii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakasashii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jakasashii being controlled here, momentarily.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Jakasashii is keeping the position.
Jakasashii is trying to keep Kane in close.
Kane trying to control but Jakasashii is working from the bottom.
Jakasashii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Jakasashii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jakasashii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakasashii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakasashii has Kane pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Hughe Kane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kane is trying to ground and pound but Jakasashii uses the momentary lack of control by Kane to regain half guard.
Jakasashii is trying to control but can't.
Jakasashii looking for submissions off his back.
Kane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jakasashii defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to control. Jakasashii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jakasashii is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jakasashii avoid being mounted?
Jakasashii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jakasashii is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakasashii is controlling Kane's trapped leg to prevent Kane from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hughe Kane.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hughe Kane!
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FIGHT
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