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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akiyo Nishiura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
31 - 15 - 0 |
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171 cm
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148 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiyo Nishiura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishiura doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Nishiura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green thuds his right hand into Nishiura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Nishiura misses with a hook to the body
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
Nishiura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nishiura.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Nishiura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green looks for the body kick but Nishiura saw that one coming.
Nishiura misses with a wild body shot.
Nishiura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Nishiura tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nishiura throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Nishiura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nishiura misses with a double jab.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nishiura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nishiura misses with a kick to the body.
Green dives in and scores a takedown into Nishiura's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nishiura wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green wants to pass the guard but Nishiura is keeping the position.
Green trying to control but Nishiura is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lester Green wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nishiura doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Nishiura tries to clinch up.
Nishiura misses the shot to the body.
Nishiura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green thumps Nishiura with a low kick.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nishiura avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Nishiura misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura lands with a cross.
Nishiura sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nishiura.
Akiyo Nishiura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiura gets a clinch.
Nishiura is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Green prevents a body shot from Nishiura.
Green tries to pull guard but Nishiura won't allow it.
Akiyo Nishiura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nishiura.
Nishiura tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Nishiura back against the cage.
Nishiura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nishiura scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nishiura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Nishiura throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Nishiura tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Nishiura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nishiura lands with a right hand.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiura lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Green throws out a leg kick but Nishiura moves out of range and Green only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Nishiura.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akiyo Nishiura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green with a poor takedown
and Nishiura counters with a big head kick but Green shrugs it off.
A big left from Green misses.
Nishiura looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Nishiura is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nishiura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nishiura's guard.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Green stands and throws Nishiura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nishiura is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to control but Nishiura is keeping him busy.
Green has control of an arm but Nishiura manages to advance to Green's back!
Nishiura keeps control of the position as Green tries to break free.
Nishiura is not going to allow Green to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nishiura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nishiura gets his hands free as Green looks to control.
Nishiura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nishiura goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Green escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Green controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lester Green has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nishiura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nishiura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Green avoids the body shot from Nishiura.
A nice combination there by Green.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nishiura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Akiyo Nishiura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Green.
Nishiura is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nishiura.
Nishiura tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nishiura tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiura wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nishiura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Green scores with a body shot.
Nishiura loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nishiura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nishiura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nishiura darts in trying to clinch
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nishiura throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Nishiura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nishiura throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nishiura misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Nishiura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nishiura is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Nishiura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nishiura can pounce on him.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Nishiura tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nishiura moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyo Nishiura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nishiura looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nishiura.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nishiura.
Green misses with a low kick as Nishiura jumps back.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Nishiura is just out of range.
Nishiura looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nishiura misses with a wild body shot.
Nishiura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura thumps Green with a low kick.
Nishiura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nishiura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Green wants to control but Nishiura is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura kicks Green off and gets back to his feet.
Nishiura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nishiura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nishiura lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiura tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nishiura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nishiura.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green avoids the body shot from Nishiura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akiyo Nishiura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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pop
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