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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kota Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamiya comes to the ring accompanied by Muse - Supremacy. Raine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX : It's Dark & Hell Is Hot. Aldo Raine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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171 cm
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163 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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181 cm
32
171 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kota Kamiya! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Raine! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Raine.
Raine blocks a head kick by Kamiya.
Raine gets caught flat footed, as Kamiya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Raine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamiya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kamiya wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving. Kamiya throwing strikes but missing. Raine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Our spies down at at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo inform us that Raine has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamiya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kamiya trying to control but Raine is working from the bottom. Kamiya throwing strikes but missing. Raine is trying to control the position but Kamiya postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kamiya content to stall in guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kamiya closes the distance and pushes Raine back into the ropes. Kamiya prevents Raine from breaking the clinch. Raine tries to break free but Kamiya pushes him back against the ropes. Kamiya avoiding damage as Raine throws knees to the body.
Kamiya tries to stall but Raine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamiya avoiding damage as Raine throws knees to the body.
Raine blocks a body shot from Kamiya. Kamiya tries to stall but Raine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamiya works on Raine's body with a couple of short punches. Kamiya throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamiya has a couple of punches blocked by Raine.
Kamiya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamiya prevents it.
Raine prevents a body shot from Kamiya.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamiya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamiya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kamiya missing with knees to the body.
Raine pulls guard. Kamiya looking to pass the guard. Kamiya postures up in Raine's guard and throws a big left but Raine blocks it. Kamiya works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kamiya is looking for a kimura but Raine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamiya to get the leverage. Kamiya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamiya. Raine trying to control but Kamiya postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamiya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Raine taking some punishment here, with Kamiya in his half guard. Kamiya is keen to just control but Raine is a slippery customer. Kamiya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kamiya trying to control the action but Raine is working from the bottom. Kamiya prevents Raine from standing back up.
Kamiya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamiya. Raine wants to improve his position but Kamiya is controlling well.
Kamiya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raine defending well though. The fighters are battling for position here. Raine manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kamiya throws an elbow that misses. Raine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kamiya's guard. Nice move by Raine! Kamiya controls Raine momentarily but Raine frees himself. Kamiya tries to land a sweep but no joy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Raine pushes down on Kamiya's leg and manages to get into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kamiya pushes Raine off looking to stand but Raine dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamiya darts in looking for a takedown but Raine gets double underhooks and turns Kamiya into the ropes. Kamiya misses with a body punch.
Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Raine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kamiya lands a really nice looking cross but Raine seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raine is defended easily by Kamiya. Kamiya is looking to clinch. Raine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamiya counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Raine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kamiya fails with a takedown attempt. Raine clinches. Raine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamiya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kota Kamiya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Raine. Kamiya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raine tries to avoid it but Kamiya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raine to the ground. Raine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raine has Kamiya up against the ropes in a clinch.
Raine tries to pull guard but Kamiya won't allow it.
Kamiya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamiya tries to throw a body punch but Raine avoids it by throwing Kamiya back against the ropes. Raine pulls guard effortlessly. Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Raine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kamiya landing some decent shots from guard. Raine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamiya.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Raine controlling Kamiya's posture. Kamiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Raine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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. Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kamiya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kamiya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raine's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kamiya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raine dives on top into guard. Kamiya keeping full guard, as Raine tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamiya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raine has managed to get both his arms back between Kamiya's legs - danger averted. Raine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamiya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamiya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamiya! Kamiya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sloppy strikes there by Kamiya. Kamiya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Raine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kamiya throwing shots but Raine is blocking nicely. Kamiya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Raine is trying to stand back up but Kamiya is controlling him
Kamiya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raine! Kamiya lands a couple of good shots and Raine has given up his back, trying to escape the position! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Raine tries to break free.
Raine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kamiya. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kamiya.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kamiya keeps control of the position as Raine tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya dominated that second round. That's time! Kamiya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kamiya throws a body kick that misses. Raine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kamiya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raine moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kamiya shoots in for a takedown but Raine shows good takedown defense. Raine sizes up Kamiya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kamiya moves into range and connects with a jab. Raine dives in and grabs Kamiya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamiya pushes down on Raine's head and hops out. Raine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raine moves into the clinch. Kamiya struggles to land a body shot inside as Raine controls his hands.
Kamiya looking to stall.
Kamiya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamiya tries a body shot but Raine blocks it.
Raine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kamiya quickly recovers to half guard. Kamiya is trying to get back to full guard. Raine trying to pass the guard but Kamiya defending well. Kamiya is pressing down on Raine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kamiya tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kamiya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raine's guard. Raine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamiya is aware though and is defending well. Kamiya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kamiya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Raine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamiya. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kamiya connects with a couple of short punches. Kamiya throwing strikes but missing. Kamiya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kamiya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Raine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Aldo Raine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kamiya! Kamiya tries to reverse the position but Raine maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raine is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Kamiya looks for a takedown but Raine sprawls well. Kamiya gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kamiya lands a body punch in the clinch. Kamiya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raine.
Kamiya tries to work over Raine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Raine trying to stall but Kamiya improves his position.
Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Danga de danga de dang - Raine scores with a four punch combination! Kamiya dives in and grabs Raine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raine pushes down on Kamiya's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kota Kamiya. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kamiya throws a body kick that misses. Raine misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kamiya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Kamiya with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Raine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamiya. Kota Kamiya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kamiya walks into a jab. A big left from Raine misses. Raine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamiya's hands. Raine throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamiya. Kamiya forces Raine back against the ropes and clinches. Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Raine swings for the body but Kamiya moves out of range.
A combination from Raine does no damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Raine avoids a kick to the body.
Raine misses the jab. Raine misses with a looping left. Kamiya works Raine's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kota Kamiya. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamiya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kota Kamiya! Jumping up and down and very excited, Kota Kamiya waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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