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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Miguroui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokugawa Miguroui has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tokugawa Miguroui!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from James as Miguroui shoots in.
James has Miguroui up against the cage in a clinch.
Miguroui managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Miguroui is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Miguroui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miguroui pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miguroui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miguroui makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Miguroui looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Miguroui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miguroui darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miguroui is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James is controlling Miguroui's position as best he can from this difficult position.
James pushes Miguroui off looking to stand but Miguroui dives back in and keeps control.
Miguroui seems to be looking for submissions.
Miguroui seems to be looking for submissions.
James is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Miguroui.
Miguroui passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miguroui goes for an armbar but James turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from James.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miguroui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miguroui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James stands up from Miguroui's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miguroui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James scores with a takedown into Miguroui's guard.
Miguroui wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James with a nice head shot there.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Miguroui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miguroui wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miguroui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miguroui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miguroui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miguroui wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miguroui has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogey James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miguroui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miguroui scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Miguroui tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James throwing shots but Miguroui is blocking nicely.
Miguroui pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miguroui's head.
Miguroui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miguroui tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miguroui defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miguroui wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slips a nice elbow through Miguroui's hands, connecting with Miguroui's forehead.
Miguroui is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
James decides to return to a standing position.
James closes the distance and pushes Miguroui back into the cage.
James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Miguroui is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miguroui taking punishment in the form of punches.
James lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miguroui is trying to buck James off.
James working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James decides to stand back up.
James dips to his left and cracks Miguroui with an uppercut!
Tokugawa Miguroui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a takedown into Miguroui's guard.
Miguroui wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miguroui is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miguroui napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James scoring with punches and elbows.
Miguroui wants to get back to his feet.
James is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miguroui will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
James landing strikes.
Miguroui is trying to buck James off.
James grinds an elbow into Miguroui's temple.
Miguroui is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
James landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miguroui takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James is putting a hurting on Miguroui here, landing some big shots from side control.
James cracks Miguroui with a big elbow.
Miguroui is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
James landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miguroui!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogey James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James has Miguroui pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miguroui tumbling to the mat - James dives into Miguroui's guard.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Miguroui wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Bogey James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miguroui keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Miguroui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguroui is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miguroui's head.
Miguroui pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miguroui tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miguroui to the ground. Miguroui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James shoots in but Miguroui avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Miguroui slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tokugawa Miguroui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogey James.
Miguroui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Miguroui persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Miguroui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miguroui is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miguroui has managed to free his arm - good work.
James wants to take a breather but Miguroui is having none of it.
Miguroui kicks off James and gets to his feet.
Miguroui tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Miguroui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Miguroui shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Miguroui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Miguroui.
Miguroui shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James clinches up against the cage.
Miguroui looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miguroui uses from the top position.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miguroui manages to get himself to full guard.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
Miguroui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miguroui wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogey James really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miguroui is looking to escape.
James stands up and beckons Miguroui to join him on the feet.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miguroui dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Miguroui's head and hops out.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Miguroui which made him look bad.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Miguroui. No joy for James on that attempt.
Tokugawa Miguroui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogey James.
Miguroui closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James tries to escape but Miguroui is in control.
Miguroui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Miguroui swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miguroui's guard.
James trying to control but Miguroui is working from the bottom.
Miguroui is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is in close to Miguroui's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James cracks Miguroui with a solid left hand.
Miguroui wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James stops Miguroui from standing up.
James distracts Miguroui with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James wants to control from the top but Miguroui keeps moving.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James pushing down on Miguroui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James prevents Miguroui from standing back up.
James moves into full mount! Miguroui won't be happy about that!
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Miguroui is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miguroui?
James won't let Miguroui get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
James cracks Miguroui with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Miguroui that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miguroui is rocked!
Miguroui is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Miguroui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James raining down shots from the mount!
Miguroui trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogey James dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James forces Miguroui back against the cage and clinches.
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miguroui regains guard immediately.
Miguroui manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Miguroui shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Miguroui fails with a takedown attempt.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James clinches up with Miguroui and pushes him back against the cage.
James lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Miguroui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James is pushing down on Miguroui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miguroui is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James wants to control but Miguroui is keeping him busy.
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.
James drops an elbow to the side of Miguroui's head.
Miguroui taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
Miguroui looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Miguroui is defending well.
Miguroui seems to have got his legs back now.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miguroui defends it well.
Miguroui wants to get back to his feet.
James passes to full mount!
Miguroui trying desperately to get to his feet.
Miguroui taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Miguroui with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James wants to control the pace but Miguroui is squirming around nicely.
Miguroui is trying to stand.
James landing strikes from the mount and Miguroui is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miguroui in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
James drops a big elbow. That's hurt Miguroui! More shots from James and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogey James!
Bogey James is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Bogey James 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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