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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koji Muto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Rainwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muto comes to the cage accompanied by Sleepwalking through the Mekong. This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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172 cm
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140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koji Muto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dallas Rainwater!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muto throws a lazy right hand but Rainwater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rainwater's coach down at Island Premium 20x CT's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rainwater's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rainwater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muto circles away.
Muto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rainwater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Muto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muto.
It looks like Dallas Rainwater has been cut.
Muto swings for the body but Rainwater moves out of range.
Rainwater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muto's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Muto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muto.
Muto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rainwater is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainwater drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rainwater has Muto in his guard.
Muto 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.
Muto postures up.
Rainwater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Muto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rainwater working a defensive guard but Muto passes into half guard.
Muto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rainwater has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muto is pressing down on Rainwater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rainwater is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muto trying to control from half guard but Rainwater is working away.
Muto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rainwater tries to roll over but Muto keeps him under control.
Muto wants to take a breather but Rainwater is having none of it.
Muto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rainwater defends it well.
Muto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rainwater keeps working.
Muto seems to be looking for submissions.
Rainwater moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rainwater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muto looking to pass the guard.
Muto advances position into side control!
Muto trying to control the action but Rainwater is working from the bottom.
Muto lands a few punches from side control.
Muto landing strikes.
Muto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rainwater sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto is thwarting Rainwater's attempts to control the position.
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!
Muto is trying to work for a kimura but Rainwater is defending well.
Muto controlling the action here.
Rainwater wants to control but Muto is keeping busy.
Muto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muto is looking for a kimura but Rainwater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muto to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rainwater slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rainwater is pulling down on Muto's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Muto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Rainwater's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Muto scores with a takedown into Rainwater's guard.
Muto passes into half guard.
Rainwater is refusing to be controlled, as Muto sits in half guard.
Muto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rainwater's head.
Muto is looking to take a break and control but Rainwater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rainwater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muto trying to control but Rainwater is working from the bottom.
Muto wants to pass the guard but Rainwater is keeping the position.
Muto passes Rainwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainwater is not content to let Muto control the position.
Muto is pressing down on Rainwater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rainwater is holding on for now.
Muto content to control rather than advance.
Rainwater trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muto drops an elbow to the side of Rainwater's head.
Rainwater won't allow Muto to pass to mount.
Rainwater is refusing to be controlled, as Muto sits in half guard.
Muto not doing much here.
Rainwater trying to hold on to Muto's head to control him but Muto postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muto misses with an uppercut.
Rainwater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muto.
Muto lands with a straight right. Rainwater didn't see that one coming.
Rainwater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainwater was well out of range. Poor timing from Muto.
Muto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muto throws out a loose jab but Rainwater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rainwater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muto. Rainwater does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rainwater counters with a straight right hand.
Muto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rainwater.
Rainwater slips under a jab from Muto.
Muto swings for the body but Rainwater moves out of range.
Muto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muto scores with a shot to the body.
Rainwater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rainwater throws the left hand but Muto avoids the punch easily.
Muto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rainwater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater tries to clinch but Muto moves out of range.
Muto loads up on a big right hand but Rainwater slips the punch.
Rainwater takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Muto.
Muto connects with a nice looking jab.
Rainwater slips a straight right by Muto.
Koji Muto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Muto - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Muto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muto scores with the left hand. Rainwater knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Muto catches Rainwater right on the button with a cross.
Muto scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Muto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Rainwater's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rainwater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Muto trying to hold on to Rainwater's head to control him but Rainwater postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rainwater trying to control but Muto is working from the bottom.
Muto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rainwater drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rainwater has Muto in his guard.
Rainwater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muto wants to control from the top but Rainwater keeps moving.
Muto is really struggling to control Rainwater but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Muto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muto is in close to Rainwater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rainwater trying to keep a closed guard but Muto is proving a slippery customer.
Muto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rainwater dives on top into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muto keeping moving, preventing Rainwater from controlling successfully.
Koji Muto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rainwater being controlled here momentarily.
Rainwater is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muto has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muto works over Rainwater with some ground and pound from guard.
Rainwater is looking for a triangle but Muto pushes his legs off easily.
Muto working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muto trying to control but Rainwater is working from the bottom.
Rainwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Muto landing some decent shots from guard.
Muto works over Rainwater with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto lands a couple of digs.
Muto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rainwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muto is pushing down on Rainwater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rainwater is fighting to maintain full guard but Muto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rainwater wants to improve his position but Muto is controlling well.
Muto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rainwater sees it coming and defends easily.
Muto working the head and body with strikes.
Muto wants to control but Rainwater is keeping him busy.
Rainwater wants to get back to full guard.
Rainwater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rainwater is staying active underneath Muto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rainwater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto trying to mount his opponent but Rainwater defends it.
Muto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rainwater is trying to get back to full guard.
Muto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainwater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muto.
Muto wants to pass the guard but Rainwater is defending well.
Rainwater wants to improve his position but Muto is controlling well.
Dallas Rainwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rainwater is concentrating on defense, preventing Muto from advancing position.
Koji Muto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rainwater is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muto's back!
Rainwater doesn't have the hooks in and Muto manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Muto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muto 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Muto!
A victorious Koji Muto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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RATING
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