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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Kozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good takedowns
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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, Guy Kozo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billie Moore!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Kozo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozo defends well.
Kozo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozo has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Moore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kozo escapes and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kozo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face as Kozo controls the position.
Kozo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Moore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Kozo is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kozo to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozo is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kozo passes to full mount!
Kozo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moore is looking to improve his position but Kozo isn't that keen on the idea.
Kozo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
Moore gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozo trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Kozo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Kozo trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Kozo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moore to get to his feet.
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Kozo counters with a takedown into side control.
Kozo is breathing heavily.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Kozo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moore regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozo wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozo pulls his head out easily.
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozo pulls his head out easily.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kozo is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Kozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guy Kozo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kozo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore misses with a head kick.
Kozo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moore is not content to let Kozo control the position.
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozo is looking for a kimura here.
Kozo is taking a breather. Moore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kozo working over Moore with some ground and pound. Moore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozo pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Kozo sits in half guard.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Kozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kozo decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore looks for a takedown but Kozo sprawls well.
Guy Kozo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moore on his heels. He'll look to pass Moore's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kozo wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozo defends well.
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozo has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kozo defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozo is aware though and is defending well.
Kozo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozo wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozo has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore has his foot on Kozo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kozo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billie Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kozo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kozo drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Kozo off! Kozo jumps back into Moore's guard.
Guy Kozo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kozo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moore, up you get!
Kozo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozo takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozo preventing the sweep.
Moore is looking for a triangle but Kozo pushes his legs off easily.
Moore wants to sweep here but Kozo controlling him for the moment.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kozo defends it easily.
Moore looking for a guillotine here but Kozo defends easily.
Kozo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozo wants to get up but he can't break Moore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore has an active guard here but Kozo has managed to pass into half guard.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kozo trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kozo stacks Moore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kozo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Kozo keeps moving and retains side control.
Kozo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moore to his feet.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Kozo shows good takedown defense.
Kozo has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore manages to pull guard.
Kozo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozo has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozo defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kozo escapes and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
Kozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Kozo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billie Moore.
I think Moore 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billie Moore!
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FIGHT
RATING
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