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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoju Bayushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bayushi has chosen Masta Killa as his entrance music. Shoju Bayushi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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148 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoju Bayushi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayushi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ibrahimovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bayushi fails to take his opponent's back.
Bayushi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ibrahimovic turns into him and now he's in Bayushi's guard.
Ibrahimovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bayushi is keeping the position for now.
Bayushi working for a triangle but Ibrahimovic defends it easily.
Bayushi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ibrahimovic passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic moves nicely into side control.
Bayushi tries to bench press Ibrahimovic off him but Ibrahimovic keeps the position.
Ibrahimovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bayushi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bayushi is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahimovic tries to advance to mount 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.
Ibrahimovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bayushi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibrahimovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi tries to bench press Ibrahimovic off him but Ibrahimovic keeps the position.
Ibrahimovic tries to move to mount but Bayushi blocks the move with his legs.
Ibrahimovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bayushi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ibrahimovic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bayushi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic fails to advance to Bayushi's back.
Ibrahimovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bayushi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ibrahimovic doesn't have the hooks in and Bayushi manages to turn into his guard.
Ibrahimovic is looking for a triangle but Bayushi pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahimovic is breathing heavily.
Bayushi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ibrahimovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ibrahimovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ibrahimovic!
Ibrahimovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bayushi, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bayushi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibrahimovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bayushi's legs.
Bayushi gets back to half guard.
Bayushi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bayushi is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bayushi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ibrahimovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Bayushi.
Ibrahimovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bayushi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bayushi's back!
Ibrahimovic looking for the RNC.
Bayushi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayushi tries to roll but Ibrahimovic sticks to his back.
Bayushi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ibrahimovic's arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibrahimovic looking for the choke but no joy.
Bayushi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ibrahimovic's guard. Nice work there by Bayushi.
Bayushi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bayushi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ibrahimovic wants to sweep here but Bayushi controlling him for the moment.
Bayushi drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahimovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahimovic manages to kick Bayushi off! Bayushi jumps back into Ibrahimovic's guard.
Bayushi 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.
Ibrahimovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahimovic is keeping the position for now.
Bayushi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ibrahimovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ibrahimovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ibrahimovic!
Ibrahimovic advances to full mount.
Ibrahimovic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bayushi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Bayushi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bayushi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bayushi actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahimovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Bayushi gets full guard.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibrahimovic has gone for a leg lock! Bayushi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ibrahimovic's guard.
Bayushi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bayushi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibrahimovic swivels and escapes.
Bayushi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibrahimovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ibrahimovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ibrahimovic is looking for a sweep. Bayushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bayushi is working for a submission of some sort.
Ibrahimovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayushi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibrahimovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibrahimovic wants to improve his position but Bayushi is controlling well.
Bayushi is working for a kimura but Ibrahimovic is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ibrahimovic scores with a takedown into Bayushi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bayushi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bayushi has escaped and now he's on top!
Ibrahimovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahimovic keeping full guard, as Bayushi tries to pass.
Ibrahimovic looking for a guillotine here but Bayushi defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi 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.
Ibrahimovic has an active guard here but Bayushi has managed to pass into half guard.
Shoju Bayushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayushi is working for a kimura but Ibrahimovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahimovic is in trouble now - Bayushi has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ibrahimovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bayushi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ibrahimovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shoju Bayushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibrahimovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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