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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Nxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Nxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Nxon coming out on top.
Nxon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kage.
Kage closes the distance and clinches up with Nxon, looking for a takedown. Kage pushes Nxon against the cage but Nxon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nxon gets a clinch.
Nxon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kage is defending well for now.
Nxon is working Kage over against the cage.
Nxon trying to control the position but instead, Kage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nxon into the cage.
Maybe Nxon would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nxon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nxon trying to land knees to the body.
Kage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kage.
Nxon tries a knee to the head but Kage blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage blocking some punches.
Nxon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nxon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nxon sprawls well. Nxon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kage gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomas Nxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
Kage throws a head kick but Nxon moves out of range.
Nxon scores with a jab.
Nxon misses with a body shot.
Kage blocks a head kick by Nxon.
Kage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nxon gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nxon!
Kage avoids the attempt from Nxon to control.
Nxon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nxon is looking to escape.
Nxon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kage has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage wants to finish this one by submission but Nxon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage cracks Nxon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nxon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nxon is aware though and is defending well.
Nxon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nxon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nxon has managed to get both his arms back between Kage's legs - danger averted.
Nxon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nxon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nxon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Nxon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nxon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nxon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nxon scoring with some ground and pound.
Kage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nxon's guard.
Kage trying to control but Nxon is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nxon is on top in guard.
Kage wants to sweep here but Nxon controlling him for the moment.
Nxon trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kage has his foot on Nxon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nxon works his way back into a safe position though.
Nxon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raijin Kage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nxon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kage swivels and escapes.
Nxon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nxon lands in his opponent's guard.
Kage trying to control the position.
Kage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nxon throwing strikes but missing.
Kage looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nxon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nxon wants to control from the top but Kage keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nxon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kage keeping full guard, as Nxon tries to pass.
Kage working a defensive guard here.
Kage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nxon working some strikes from top position.
Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nxon is aware though and is defending well.
Kage wants to sweep but no luck.
Kage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage has his foot on Nxon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nxon works his way back into a safe position though.
Kage trying to keep a closed guard but Nxon is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nxon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Kage looking to control.
Nxon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kage to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nxon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kage pulls down on the head and he's put Nxon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raijin Kage!
Raijin Kage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
83% |
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