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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Obed Flying Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flying Fox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flying Fox staying out of range there.
Flying Fox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Komota on the side of the head.
Komota misses with a head kick.
Komota throws a jab when Flying Fox was well out of range.
Flying Fox throws a chopping leg kick but Komota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flying Fox moves away from the strike by Komota.
Flying Fox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Komota.
Komota looks to throw the jab but Flying Fox is out of range.
Komota takes a swing at Flying Fox's ribcage but misses.
Flying Fox swinging wildly here.
Flying Fox throws a sloppy body shot
and Komota counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Flying Fox misses.
Komota works the jab nicely.
Flying Fox looks to clinch
and Komota counters with a nice uppercut.
Komota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flying Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Flying Fox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Komota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flying Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flying Fox moves away from the strike by Komota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox's corner calls for a 1-2. Flying Fox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Komota lands.
Komota's corner calls for a 1-2. Komota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Komota ducks under a wild hook from Flying Fox.
Komota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Komota takes one on the button.
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!
Komota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Komota misses with a shot to the body
and Flying Fox counters with an inside leg kick.
Komota throws a lazy right hand but Flying Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Komota displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komota.
Flying Fox defending well as Komota loads up on a big left hand.
Komota shoots for a double leg takedown but Flying Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Komota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Komota checks a leg kick nicely.
Flying Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Flying Fox scores with a four punch combination!
Komota throws an overhand right that lands on Flying Fox's shoulder, as Flying Fox tries to avoid the shot.
Flying Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Komota throws a series of punches but Flying Fox avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Komota - just one landing.
Flying Fox tries to land a leg kick but Komota saw it coming and moves away.
Flying Fox missing with a left hand there. Komota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Komota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flying Fox throws out the jab.
Komota throws a hook but Flying Fox blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flying Fox motions for Komota to come forward. Flying Fox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komota misses with a double jab.
Komota throws a body punch but Flying Fox moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Susumo Komota will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Komota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flying Fox misses with a hook
and Komota counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Komota.
Komota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flying Fox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Komota advances position into side control!
Flying Fox is not content to let Komota control the position.
Flying Fox is trying to escape the position but Komota is controlling the position.
Komota works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Komota misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komota working the ground and pound but Flying Fox is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota misses with the ground and pound.
Flying Fox tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Komota presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Komota trying to control but Flying Fox is having none of it.
Komota controlling his opponent.
Komota looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flying Fox taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Komota lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komota working for a guillotine from mount but Flying Fox is in no mood to give up.
Komota looking to control and managing it successfully.
Komota raining down shots from the mount!
Flying Fox can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flying Fox is looking to improve his position but Komota isn't that keen on the idea.
Komota lands a heavy elbow.
Flying Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Komota breaks from Flying Fox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komota looking to control but Flying Fox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Susumo Komota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komota looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Komota lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Flying Fox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Komota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Komota wants to control the pace but Flying Fox is squirming around nicely.
Flying Fox avoids a series of strikes thrown by Komota.
Komota controlling his opponent.
Flying Fox is desperately trying to improve his position but Komota has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Susumo Komota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Komota thows a body shot but no joy.
Flying Fox looks to land a left hand but Komota moved out of range nicely.
Komota gets tackled into the cage by Flying Fox. Flying Fox maintains the clinch.
Komota avoids the elbow strike from Flying Fox, against the cage.
Flying Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Komota.
Flying Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Komota blocks the elbow strike.
Komota is trying to push Flying Fox away but Flying Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota can't get the takedown.
Komota tries to pull guard but Flying Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obed Flying Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Susumo Komota.
Flying Fox creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Komota's defenses.
Komota has Flying Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flying Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Komota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flying Fox walks away with a smile on his face. Komota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flying Fox tries to clinch but Komota is having none of it.
Komota takes a swing at Flying Fox's ribcage but misses.
Komota throws the left hand but Flying Fox avoids the punch easily.
Flying Fox tries to clinch but Komota is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox misses with a looping left.
Komota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flying Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flying Fox throws a solid leg kick but Komota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flying Fox.
Komota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Susumo Komota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flying Fox tries to clinch there but Komota circles away.
Flying Fox tries to bum rush Komota with a series of wild strikes but Komota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flying Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flying Fox throws a body punch but Komota moves out of range.
Komota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota throws a leg kick that misses.
Komota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flying Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Komota keeps the fight on the outside.
Komota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flying Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Komota fails with a takedown attempt.
Komota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Flying Fox counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox throws a right hand that Komota ducks under and follows up with a left that Komota also avoids with ease.
Flying Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Susumo Komota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flying Fox throws a shot to the body.
Komota shoots and misses
and Flying Fox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susumo Komota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Komota lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Komota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obed Flying Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flying Fox looks to throw the jab but Komota is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komota misses with a looping left.
Komota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flying Fox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Komota scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obed Flying Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Komota 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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