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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genaro Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi comes to the ring accompanied by Andrea Bocelli- Time to Say Goodbye. Genaro Munoz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genaro Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munoz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munoz.
Musashi is rocked!
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Musashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Musashi lands in his opponent's guard.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Munoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Musashi stops Munoz from standing up.
Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Musashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munoz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munoz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Musashi moves into full mount!
Munoz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Musashi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Musashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Munoz is surviving well by controlling Musashi's body position as best he can.
Munoz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Musashi goes for an armbar but Munoz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Munoz.
Musashi is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi is trying to keep Munoz in close.
Munoz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Musashi is proving hard to escape from.
Musashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Musashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Musashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Musashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Musashi thows a big elbow that misses.
Musashi trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Musashi thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Munoz tries to clinch up.
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.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Munoz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi with a jab.
Munoz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Munoz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munoz tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
Genaro Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
Musashi is looking to clinch but Munoz is avoiding it.
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Munoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Munoz tries to clinch but Musashi moves away
and Musashi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Munoz!
Munoz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Musashi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Munoz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Munoz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Musashi trying to control the action but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz is trying to buck Musashi off.
Musashi wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Musashi tries to clinch but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz throws a lazy head kick
and Musashi moves into the clinch.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Musashi looking for a takedown.
Munoz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi tries to pull guard but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz is pressed up against the ropes. Musashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munoz down to the mat. Munoz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Musashi trying to mount his opponent but Munoz defends it.
Munoz pushes Musashi off looking to stand but Musashi dives back in and keeps control.
Musashi trying to pass the guard but Munoz defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Munoz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Munoz is trying to stand back up but Musashi is controlling him
Musashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Munoz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Musashi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Munoz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Munoz pushes Musashi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Musashi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Musashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Munoz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Musashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munoz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi tries for a kimura but Munoz is defending well.
The ground and pound from Musashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Musashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Munoz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Musashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Musashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munoz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Musashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munoz's legs.
Munoz is pushing Musashi's head away, looking to escape. Musashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Musashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munoz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munoz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Munoz wants to clinch
and Musashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Munoz wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Musashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munoz wants to stand but Musashi is controlling the position.
Munoz can't keep his opponent in guard - Musashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to kick Musashi off but Musashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miyamoto Musashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Munoz tries to clinch
and Musashi counters with a shoot takedown. Munoz fights it but they end up in guard.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Musashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Musashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Musashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Munoz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Musashi is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz pushes Musashi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Munoz clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munoz has Musashi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Musashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Munoz.
Knees in the clinch landing for Munoz.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munoz trying to land knees to the body.
Munoz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Musashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munoz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Musashi 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Munoz.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Munoz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Musashi blocks it.
Munoz gets underhooks to prevent Musashi's takedown attempt.
Musashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Genaro Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz lands a shoulder strike.
Munoz lands an elbow inside.
Munoz landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Munoz.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a nice elbow.
Munoz lands with a left to the head.
Musashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Munoz throws an elbow but misses.
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munoz lands a knee to the body.
Musashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Musashi blocks with his arms.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Musashi blocks with his arms.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Musashi blocks an elbow strike from Munoz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Musashi blocks with his arms.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Musashi's face.
Musashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genaro Munoz.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
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hype
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