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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor has chosen Disturbed - Warrior as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ginokai Kai Gi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Connor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kai Gi.
Kai Gi throws a sloppy head kick
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kai Gi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor gets a double leg takedown into Kai Gi's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kai Gi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kai Gi has his foot on Connor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connor works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai Gi looking for subs off his back but Connor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kai Gi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Connor.
Kai Gi taking some punishment here, with Connor in his half guard.
Kai Gi wants to get back to full guard.
Connor working Kai Gi over with strikes.
Connor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kai Gi defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kai Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connor pulls his head out easily.
Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kai Gi's head.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Kai Gi is defending well.
Connor content to control rather than advance.
Kai Gi taking some punishment here, with Connor in his half guard.
Kai Gi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Connor throwing shots but Kai Gi is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connor pulls his head out easily.
Kai Gi is refusing to be controlled, as Connor sits in half guard.
Kai Gi actively working from the bottom here.
Kai Gi actively working from the bottom here.
Kai Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connor pulls his head out easily.
Connor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kai Gi sees it coming and defends easily.
Connor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Connor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Gi looking for subs from the bottom but Connor mounts him!
Kai Gi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kai Gi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Connor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kai Gi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kai Gi's head.
Kai Gi won't allow Connor to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai Gi is not content to let Connor control the position.
Kai Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Connor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kai Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kai Gi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connor pulls his head out easily.
Connor is looking to take a break and control but Kai Gi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Connor trying to control the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai Gi wants to sweep but Connor has passed to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Connor is defended easily by Kai Gi.
Kai Gi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai Gi looks to land a combination but Connor avoids it well.
Kai Gi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Connor.
Kai Gi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginokai Kai Gi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kai Gi stalks Connor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Connor's face. Connor staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like John Connor has been cut.
Connor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kai Gi to the mat! Kai Gi manages to get full guard.
Connor postures up and lands a big shot to Kai Gi's brow.
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!
Connor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kai Gi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Gi wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kai Gi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kai Gi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connor defends well.
Kai Gi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor trying to control but Kai Gi is working from the bottom.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai Gi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kai Gi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Connor has picked Kai Gi up and slammed him! Kai Gi can't keep hold of the triangle and Connor manages to pass to side control!
Connor tries to advance to mount but Kai Gi denies him.
Connor controls the position.
Connor lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai Gi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kai Gi is looking for a kimura here.
Connor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Connor gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Connor keeping full guard, as Kai Gi tries to pass.
Kai Gi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Connor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kai Gi has Connor in his guard.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kai Gi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Connor has passed into half guard!
Kai Gi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kai Gi defends it well.
Connor is working for a kimura but Kai Gi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kai Gi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kai Gi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kai Gi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginokai Kai Gi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Connor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Kai Gi.
Kai Gi stuffs the takedown.
Connor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Connor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Connor.
Kai Gi throws a head kick but Connor moves out of range.
Connor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kai Gi's guard.
Kai Gi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Connor frees his head nicely. Oh but Kai Gi has switched to an armbar! Connor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ginokai Kai Gi!
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hype
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