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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi's entrance music is Nas - Hate Me Now. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
21 - 21 - 0 |
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145 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aoki Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kakashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kakashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goldman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakashi working a defensive guard but Goldman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Goldman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goldman trying to control the position but Kakashi is working away.
Kakashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kakashi tries to improve position but can't.
Goldman working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman staying calm.
Kakashi is trying to control Goldman's posture but Goldman avoids it.
Goldman wants to control but Kakashi is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Goldman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kakashi struggling a bit here.
Kakashi seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldman dominates the positioning.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kakashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakashi is in Goldman's guard.
Goldman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldman, not yet.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Kakashi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aoki Kakashi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goldman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kakashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakashi pulls Goldman into guard.
Goldman looking to pass the guard.
Kakashi is trying to keep Goldman in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman with a nice head shot there.
Kakashi keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Kakashi is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.
Kakashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldman defends well.
Kakashi looking for a guillotine here but Goldman defends easily.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Kakashi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakashi keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakashi is retaining full guard.
Kakashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldman's back!
Kakashi controlling well, preventing Goldman from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kakashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Kakashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kakashi circles away.
Kakashi feints and as Goldman raises his hands in defense, Kakashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldman trying to keep a closed guard but Kakashi is proving a slippery customer.
Kakashi controlling from the top position.
Goldman is trying to keep Kakashi in close.
Kakashi trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Kakashi controlling him for the moment.
Kakashi wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Aoki Kakashi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kakashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kakashi rushes Goldman and presses him up against the cage.
Goldman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kakashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kakashi tightens his grip and picks Goldman up, before dumping him to the ground. Goldman manages to land in guard.
Kakashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Kakashi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakashi won't allow Goldman to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakashi trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Aoki Kakashi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kakashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldman's guard.
Aoki Kakashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi is pushing down on Goldman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goldman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kakashi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goldman wants to improve his position but Kakashi is controlling well.
Goldman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Goldman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goldman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakashi is aware though and is defending well.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldman has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kakashi tries to lock up and control but Goldman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakashi is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakashi tries to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
Kakashi is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman controlling the pace for now.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakashi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Kakashi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kakashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kakashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Goldman struggling a bit here.
Goldman prevents Kakashi from improving position.
Goldman is trying to get back to half guard.
Kakashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman tries to buck Kakashi off but Kakashi is having none of it.
Kakashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
Kakashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goldman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Goldman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goldman tries to buck Kakashi off but Kakashi is having none of it.
Kakashi trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Tony Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Aoki Kakashi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kakashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goldman is looking to clinch but Kakashi is avoiding it.
Goldman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kakashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kakashi trying to control the position but Goldman is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi tries to stand but Goldman is controlling his head.
Kakashi is looking to take a break and control but Goldman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki Kakashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Kakashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Goldman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Goldman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
Goldman tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aoki Kakashi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kakashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goldman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman is refusing to be controlled, as Kakashi sits in half guard.
Goldman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Kakashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kakashi 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Kakashi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aoki Kakashi made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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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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