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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Kosaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Sweatpants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sweatpants's choice of entrance music: Earl - Earl Sweatshirt. Earl Sweatpants will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Kosaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earl Sweatpants!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosaka has a takedown stuffed.
Kosaka tries for a takedown but Sweatpants sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosaka has Sweatpants up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosaka is trying to break the clinch but Sweatpants is controlling him.
Kosaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sweatpants breaks the clinch.
Kosaka forces Sweatpants back against the cage and clinches.
Kosaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Sweatpants has double underhooks.
Sweatpants manages to break the clinch.
Kosaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sweatpants circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Kosaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kosaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweatpants throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Sweatpants lands but Kosaka takes it in his stride.
Kosaka tries to land a front kick but Sweatpants steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sweatpants lunges at Kosaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kosaka's hand.
Kosaka walks into a jab.
Kosaka is rocked!
Earl Sweatpants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweatpants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Kosaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sweatpants connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosaka shoots in and drives through. Sweatpants sprawls well.
Kosaka seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sweatpants coming out on top.
Yuki Kosaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sweatpants sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosaka somewhat.
Sweatpants connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kosaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Sweatpants. No joy for Kosaka on that attempt.
Kosaka feints and as Sweatpants raises his hands in defense, Kosaka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kosaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweatpants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sweatpants swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosaka wants to control from the top but Sweatpants keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuki Kosaka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sweatpants stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sweatpants wants it to stay on the feet.
Sweatpants lunges at Kosaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kosaka's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka instigates a clinch.
Kosaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sweatpants preventing the sweep.
Kosaka looking for subs off his back but Sweatpants has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kosaka wants to control but Sweatpants is keeping busy.
Sweatpants stands up and beckons Kosaka to join him on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kosaka jumps into guard, dragging Sweatpants to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweatpants cracks Kosaka with a solid left hand.
Sweatpants throws a strike but Kosaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kosaka trying to control but Sweatpants is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka wants to stand and escape but instead Sweatpants has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kosaka has his foot on Sweatpants's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sweatpants works his way back into a safe position though.
Kosaka wants to hit a switch here but Sweatpants passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kosaka there!
Kosaka is looking to get to half guard.
Kosaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants scoring with strikes but Kosaka is staying in there.
Sweatpants postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kosaka out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sweatpants goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Earl Sweatpants!
A relieved looking Earl Sweatpants thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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