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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coraje Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ariyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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240 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coraje Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Ariyoshi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariyoshi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rage struggling a bit here.
Ariyoshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ariyoshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rage rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ariyoshi's guard! Nice work there by Rage!
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ariyoshi looking for a guillotine here but Rage defends easily.
Ariyoshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ariyoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ariyoshi, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariyoshi is working an open guard so Rage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ariyoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ariyoshi looks gassed!
Ariyoshi lands with a cross.
Rage misses with a head kick.
Rage wants to clinch up but Ariyoshi keeps it at a distance.
Rage moves out of range as Ariyoshi strikes.
Ariyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rage drives through and clinches with Ariyoshi against the cage.
Rage avoiding damage.
Rage breaks from the clinch.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ariyoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Ariyoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
Ariyoshi looking for submissions off his back.
Rage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ariyoshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ariyoshi.
Ariyoshi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ariyoshi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rage's back instead.
Rage breaks Ariyoshi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ariyoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage connects with a couple of short punches.
Rage advances to half guard.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Ariyoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ariyoshi actively working from the bottom here.
Ariyoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ariyoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ariyoshi looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rage wants to clinch up but Ariyoshi keeps it at a distance.
Ariyoshi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rage has managed to clinch.
Ariyoshi has had enough of the clinch but Rage keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ariyoshi misses with the head strike.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but Ariyoshi keeps him there for the moment.
Ariyoshi fails to pull guard.
Rage wants a takedown.
Ariyoshi is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coraje Rage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rage prevents Ariyoshi from improving his position.
Ariyoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ariyoshi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rage!
Ariyoshi looking to secure an arm triangle but Rage defends it well.
Ariyoshi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rage is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ariyoshi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rage escapes and throws Ariyoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ariyoshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ariyoshi gets back to full guard.
Rage won't allow Ariyoshi to sweep him here.
Ariyoshi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rage stacks Ariyoshi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ariyoshi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ariyoshi is looking to improve his position.
Ariyoshi looking for submissions off his back.
Ariyoshi trying to control but Rage postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ariyoshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rage tries to clinch but Ariyoshi is having none of it.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Ariyoshi counters with a left to the body.
Ariyoshi throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
Ariyoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ariyoshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rage here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi is trying to work for a kimura but Rage is defending well.
Ariyoshi wants to take a breather but Rage is having none of it.
Ariyoshi works his way into side control.
Ariyoshi advances to mount.
Ariyoshi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ariyoshi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rage has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ariyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Ariyoshi misses.
Rage shoots and misses
and Ariyoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ariyoshi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ariyoshi wants to control but Rage is keeping him busy.
Ariyoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Ariyoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage gets back to full guard.
Ariyoshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ariyoshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ariyoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ariyoshiis looking to pass into half guard but Rage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rage is in guard.
Ariyoshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two 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.
Ariyoshi working for submissions but it's allowed Rage to get to half guard.
Ariyoshi looking for submissions off his back.
Ariyoshi is looking to improve his position.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage is tying to control. Ariyoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ariyoshi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ariyoshi actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ariyoshi actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rage clinches but Ariyoshi breaks the clinch
and Ariyoshi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ariyoshi postures up.
Ariyoshi wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Ariyoshi is pushing down on Rage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rage is fighting to maintain full guard but Ariyoshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ariyoshi is looking to take a break and control but Rage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rage is just riding it out for now. Ariyoshi eventually gives up the hold.
Ariyoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ariyoshi is pressing down on Rage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rage is holding on for now.
Ariyoshi is looking for a kimura here.
Rage missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Ariyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ariyoshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Ariyoshi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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