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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CJ Battiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konosuke Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battiste's entrance music is "Behind Me Lies Another Fallen Solider" by As I Lay Dying. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Battiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konosuke Kanayama!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battiste tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Battiste, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Battiste looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kanayama is fending him off so far but Battiste persists. Nope, Kanayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanayama scores with a takedown into Battiste's guard.
Battiste being controlled here, momentarily.
Kanayama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kanayama moves into full mount! Battiste won't be happy about that!
Kanayama looking to ground and pound but Battiste is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanayama trying to control but Battiste is having none of it.
Battiste blocking the ground and pound.
Kanayama avoids the attempt from Battiste to control.
Kanayama stands up from mount. Strange move.
Battiste with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battiste is breathing heavily.
Kanayama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Battiste pinned against the cage. Battiste gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kanayama misses with a low kick.
Battiste with a poor takedown
and Kanayama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Battiste!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Battiste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battiste in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Battiste is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kanayama controlling the position easily from mount.
Battiste wants to get back to his feet.
Kanayama working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Battiste is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battiste is working hard here to advance position.
Battiste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kanayama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Battiste's face.
Battiste really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kanayama trying to control but Battiste is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battiste can't escape the position.
Kanayama working for a submission but Battiste is keeping him at bay.
Kanayama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Battiste on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battiste tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battiste is looking to improve his position but Kanayama isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battiste knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kanayama on the ground.
Kanayama with good strikes from the mount here!
Battiste in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Battiste blocking the ground and pound.
Battiste holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kanayama tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Battiste is looking to improve his position but Kanayama isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konosuke Kanayama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Battiste tries to clinch up but Kanayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Battiste gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanayama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Battiste won't be happy with that.
Battiste is not content to let Kanayama control the position.
Kanayama just content to control the position.
Kanayama stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battiste gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanayama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Battiste's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Battiste has wrist control.
Battiste is trying to keep Kanayama in close.
Kanayama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Battiste has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kanayama has passed into side control.
Battiste wants to get back to his feet.
Who's going to make the next move?
Battiste tries to buck Kanayama off but Kanayama is having none of it.
Kanayama throws an elbow but Battiste slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battiste striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kanayama trying to control the position but Battiste is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Battiste tries for a takedown but Kanayama circles away easily
and Kanayama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Battiste!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Battiste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battiste tries to reverse the position but Kanayama maintains control.
Kanayama looking to finish with strikes here!
Battiste takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kanayama wants to control the pace but Battiste is squirming around nicely.
Kanayama throwing strikes here but Battiste is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kanayama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battiste throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kanayama. What's that going to do exactly?
Kanayama throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Battiste because Kanayama loaded up on that one.
Kanayama wants to control the pace but Battiste is squirming around nicely.
Kanayama controlling the position easily from mount.
Battiste is looking to get to half guard.
Kanayama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Battiste is working to get back to half guard.
Kanayama with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Battiste regains half guard.
Konosuke Kanayama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kanayama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kanayama prevents Battiste from improving his position.
Kanayama trying to control the action but Battiste is working from the bottom.
Battiste is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konosuke Kanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Battiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Battiste scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kanayama sneaks back into half guard.
Kanayama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Battiste throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanayama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Battiste postures up.
Battiste is fighting to break Kanayama's control of his arms but Kanayama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kanayama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Battiste is looking to stand up but Kanayama won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battiste trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanayama pushes a forearm under Battiste's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Battiste is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konosuke Kanayama!
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