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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rotoras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsunami Hiragawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotoras comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Rotoras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsunami Hiragawa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiragawa looks to land a combination but Rotoras avoids it well.
Hiragawa gets a clinch.
Hiragawa gets underhooks to prevent Rotoras's takedown attempt.
Rotoras tries to pull guard but Hiragawa won't allow it.
Rotoras misses with some punches.
Hiragawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rotoras regains guard.
Hiragawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotoras is keeping the position for now.
Rotoras keeping moving, preventing Hiragawa from controlling successfully.
Hiragawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotoras is retaining full guard.
Rotoras can't keep his opponent in guard - Hiragawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hiragawa is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotoras trying to control but Hiragawa postures up.
Rotoras is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiragawa wants to take a breather but Rotoras is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rotoras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hiragawa circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rotoras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Hiragawa.
Rotoras gets caught flat footed, as Hiragawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hiragawa won't allow Rotoras to sweep him here.
Rotoras is working hard here to advance position.
Rotoras trying to control the position.
Hiragawa wants to control from the top but Rotoras keeps moving.
Rotoras had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hiragawa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rotoras Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hiragawa's back instead.
Rotoras is breathing heavily.
Hiragawa tries to escape the position.
Hiragawa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rotoras off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Rotoras go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hiragawa trying to get back to his feet but Rotoras is in full control for now.
Rotoras has the hooks in. Hiragawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rotoras missing with punches from the back.
Rotoras controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hiragawa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Rotoras.
Hiragawa turns into Rotoras and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras controlling Hiragawa's posture.
Rotoras trying to keep a closed guard but Hiragawa is proving a slippery customer.
Hiragawa drops back looking for a leg! Rotoras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rotoras manages to kick Hiragawa off! Hiragawa jumps back into Rotoras's guard.
Rotoras has a closed guard, preventing Hiragawa from standing up.
Rotoras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiragawa drops back looking for a leg! Rotoras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rotoras manages to kick Hiragawa off! Hiragawa jumps back into Rotoras's guard.
Hiragawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiragawa stopping the sweep attempt from Rotoras.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hiragawa gets a clinch.
Hiragawa blocks an uppercut.
Hiragawa pulls guard.
Hiragawa is trying to control the position but Rotoras postures up.
Hiragawa keeping moving, preventing Rotoras from controlling successfully.
Rotoras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiragawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rotoras controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsunami Hiragawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hiragawa clinches up against the cage.
Rotoras prevents the takedown attempt.
Hiragawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rotoras regains guard.
Rotoras is working an open guard so Hiragawa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rotoras misses with a takedown
and Hiragawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiragawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiragawa misses with a double jab.
Rotoras shoots in for a double leg but Hiragawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiragawa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiragawa gets caught flat footed, as Rotoras shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rotoras trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiragawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiragawa has his foot on Rotoras's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotoras works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hiragawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rotoras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotoras passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rotoras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hiragawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hiragawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rotoras's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hiragawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiragawa trying to control but Rotoras postures up.
Hiragawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hiragawa wants to get back to full guard.
Hiragawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rotoras's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rotoras's back!
Hiragawa working for a choke but Rotoras is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiragawa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rotoras has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hiragawa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rotoras defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rotoras just trying to survive but Hiragawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hiragawa is looking for the choke from the back position but Rotoras is controlling his hands well.
Hiragawa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hiragawa is trying to stick to Rotoras's back but Rotoras is turning into Hiragawa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hiragawa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rotoras.
Hiragawa 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.
Hiragawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras wants to control from the top but Hiragawa keeps moving.
Hiragawa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rotoras is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hiragawa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rotoras's back instead.
Rotoras is keeping busy.
Hiragawa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rotoras knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rotoras for a finish.
Rotoras has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hiragawa.
Will Hiragawa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hiragawa working for a choke but Rotoras is defending well.
Rotoras just trying to survive but Hiragawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiragawa tightening his grip on Rotoras, looking for the choke.
Hiragawa keeps control of the position as Rotoras tries to break free.
Rotoras rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rotoras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rotoras.
Rotoras is trying to keep Hiragawa in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsunami Hiragawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hiragawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiragawa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rotoras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rotoras misses with a takedown
and Hiragawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rotoras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hiragawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hiragawa has hold of one of Rotoras's legs. Rotoras is fighting the takedown attempt but Hiragawa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hiragawa is pushing down on Rotoras's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rotoras is fighting to maintain full guard but Hiragawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hiragawa is working for a kimura but Rotoras is defending it quite comfortably.
Rotoras wants to control but Hiragawa is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiragawa trying to mount his opponent but Rotoras defends it.
Rotoras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rotoras is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hiragawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotoras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotoras wants to stand and escape but Hiragawa is having none of it.
Hiragawa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiragawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hiragawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rotoras seems keen to control Hiragawa's posture.
Rotoras is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rotoras seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hiragawa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Rotoras!
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energy
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hype
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