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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurisu Ikora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torgio Kazikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurisu Ikora has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurisu Ikora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torgio Kazikuni!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazikuni tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazikuni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ikora.
A big left from Kazikuni misses.
Kazikuni throws a lazy right hand but Ikora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ikora avoids the head kick by Kazikuni.
Ikora avoids the head kick by Kazikuni.
A head kick misses from Kazikuni.
Kazikuni misses with a hook. Ikora ducked under it nicely.
Nice combo by Kazikuni! Oh, that's hurt him - Ikora falls to the canvas and Kazikuni follows him into side control.
Ikora is rocked!
It looks like Kurisu Ikora has been cut.
Kazikuni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Ikora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazikuni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ikora seems to have got his legs back now.
Kazikuni looks gassed!
Ikora is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ikora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ikora tries to buck Kazikuni off but Kazikuni is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ikora is looking for a sweep.
Ikora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazikuni off and has taken his back!
Kazikuni just trying to survive but Ikora is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ikora is looking for the choke from the back position but Kazikuni is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kazikuni is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ikora is persistently looking for the submission but Kazikuni is defending it well.
Ikora doesn't have the hooks in and Kazikuni manages to turn into his guard.
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.
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!
Kazikuni 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.
Kazikuni wanted to stand there but Ikora had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikora had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kazikuni is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ikora Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kazikuni's back instead.
Kazikuni can't escape the position.
Kazikuni trying to control the position but Ikora manages to sink in the hooks.
Ikora keeps control of the position as Kazikuni tries to break free.
Ikora is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kazikuni defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kazikuni turns into Ikora and is now in his guard.
Kazikuni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ikora is proving hard to escape from.
Kazikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Ikora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazikuni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikora keeping moving, preventing Kazikuni from controlling successfully.
Kazikuni throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazikuni passes Ikora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ikora is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazikuni.
Ikora is pressing down on Kazikuni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ikora 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikora has his foot on Kazikuni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazikuni works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazikuni advances to half guard.
Ikora is looking for a sweep. Kazikuni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ikora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazikuni tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ikora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazikuni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ikora's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ikora tries to roll over but Kazikuni keeps him under control.
Ikora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazikuni.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ikora slips a straight right by Kazikuni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazikuni missing with a left hand there. Ikora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torgio Kazikuni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ikora gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazikuni tries to roll over but Ikora keeps him under control.
Kazikuni is defending against the submission attempts here by Ikora.
Kazikuni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ikora 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.
Ikora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazikuni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni working for a triangle but Ikora defends it easily.
Ikora wants to pass the guard but Kazikuni is keeping the position.
Ikora trying to control but Kazikuni is working from the bottom.
Kazikuni had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ikora is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kazikuni Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ikora's back instead.
Ikora tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ikora is trying to escape the mount.
Kazikuni working for a guillotine from mount but Ikora is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikora is looking to get to half guard.
Kazikuni tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ikora bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ikora advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kazikuni tries to get to full guard but Ikora has control of the leg.
Ikora tries to pass to full mount but Kazikuni defends it.
Ikora is looking for a kimura here.
Ikora trying to mount his opponent but Kazikuni defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni trying to control but Ikora postures up.
Ikora prevents Kazikuni from improving his position.
Ikora seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazikuni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazikuni throws a head kick but Ikora moves out of range.
Kazikuni lands a glancing blow to the side of Ikora's head.
Kazikuni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torgio Kazikuni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ikora shoots in and bounces Kazikuni off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ikora passes Kazikuni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazikuni is in trouble now - Ikora has advanced to mount!
Kazikuni is trying to escape the mount.
Kazikuni tries to hold on but Ikora pushes him away.
Ikora working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kazikuni is trying desperately to improve position.
Ikora working for a submission but Kazikuni is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ikora moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazikuni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ikora shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ikora is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kazikuni!
Ikora looking to secure an arm triangle but Kazikuni defends it well.
Ikora looking for a guillotine from mount but Kazikuni is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ikora looking to control but Kazikuni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kazikuni drops back looking for a leg! Ikora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ikora manages to kick Kazikuni off! Kazikuni jumps back into Ikora's guard.
Kazikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ikora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurisu Ikora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ikora is looking for a triangle but Kazikuni pushes his legs off easily.
Kazikuni passes into half guard.
Kazikuni is looking for a kimura but Ikora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazikuni to get the leverage.
Ikora regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ikora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazikuni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazikuni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazikuni passes Ikora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazikuni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ikora gets full guard.
Ikora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazikuni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ikora is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikora is looking for a triangle but Kazikuni pushes his legs off easily.
Kazikuni slips nicely into half guard.
Ikora gets full guard.
Kazikuni trying to control but Ikora is working from the bottom.
Ikora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Ikora.
Ikora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazikuni preventing the sweep.
Ikora is trying to control the position but Kazikuni postures up.
Ikora keeping moving, preventing Kazikuni from controlling successfully.
Ikora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazikuni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazikuni misses with a looping left.
Kazikuni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ikora slips under a jab from Kazikuni.
Kazikuni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazikuni looks to land a right hand but Ikora moved out of range.
Kazikuni looks to land a left hand but Ikora moved out of range nicely.
Kazikuni looks to land a right hand but Ikora moved out of range.
Kazikuni swings for the body but Ikora moves out of range.
Ikora decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazikuni is pressing down on Ikora's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazikuni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ikora is controlling him.
Ikora slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kazikuni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ikora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazikuni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ikora trying to control the position but Kazikuni is working away.
Kazikuni tries to escape but Ikora is in control.
Kazikuni is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ikora changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazikuni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazikuni wants to get back to his feet but Ikora drags him back down.
Kazikuni is looking for a sweep.
Kazikuni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ikora tries for a kimura but Kazikuni is defending well.
Kazikuni tries to improve position but can't.
Ikora tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ikora has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ikora is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazikuni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni sneaks back into half guard.
Kazikuni is defending against the submission attempts here by Ikora.
Kazikuni gets full guard.
Kazikuni wants to stand and escape but Ikora is having none of it.
Kazikuni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ikora trying to control but Kazikuni is working from the bottom.
Kazikuni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Ikora wants to control from the top but Kazikuni keeps moving.
Ikora pushing down on Kazikuni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ikora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazikuni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ikora.
Kazikuni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ikora pushing down on Kazikuni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazikuni wants to get back to full guard.
Ikora is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora had his way with Torgio Kazikuni in that round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kazikuni with a hook.
Kazikuni misses with an uppercut.
Ikora blocks a head kick by Kazikuni.
Kazikuni throws a looping overhand right but Ikora ducks down to avoid it.
Kazikuni looks to land a right hand but Ikora moved out of range.
Kazikuni loads up on a big right hand but Ikora slips the punch.
Ikora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazikuni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikora gets the takedown into side control.
Ikora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazikuni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ikora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazikuni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikora is looking to take a break and control but Kazikuni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ikora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ikora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazikuni sneaks back into half guard.
Kazikuni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ikora is looking to advance position but Kazikuni won't allow it.
Kazikuni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ikora looking to pass the guard.
Kazikuni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazikuni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ikora thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazikuni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ikora manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazikuni is looking to stand up but Ikora won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni wants to pass the guard but Ikora is keeping the position.
Ikora pushes a forearm under Kazikuni's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kazikuni is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurisu Ikora!
Kurisu Ikora retains his lightweight title!
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