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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 cm
26
159 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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173 cm
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143 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stardust Corpsegrinder! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corpsegrinder tries to land a leg kick but Ichimaru saw it coming and moves away.
Ichimaru scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ichimaru misses the jab. Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ichimaru's head. Corpsegrinder slips a jab from Ichimaru. Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Ichimaru misses. Ichimaru moves out of range as Corpsegrinder strikes. Ichimaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've been told by Corpsegrinder's head coaches at BLKOUT Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A head kick by Ichimaru misses and Corpsegrinder counters with a flying knee. Nice. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corpsegrinder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru scores with a jab. Ichimaru throws out a leg kick but Corpsegrinder moves out of range and Ichimaru only half commits. A head kick misses from Corpsegrinder. Corpsegrinder connects with a right hand. Ichimaru shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corpsegrinder with a body punch. A glancing blow. Corpsegrinder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Corpsegrinder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kegon Ichimaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corpsegrinder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ichimaru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corpsegrinder's sensitive parts. Ichimaru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ichimaru throws a body kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Corpsegrinder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses. Ichimaru looks to land a right hand but Corpsegrinder moved out of range. Corpsegrinder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick from Corpsegrinder misses and Ichimaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ichimaru throws a half hearted mid kick. A big left from Ichimaru misses. Corpsegrinder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ichimaru. Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corpsegrinder. Corpsegrinder looks to land a combination but Ichimaru avoids it well. Corpsegrinder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ichimaru is looking to slow Corpsegrinder down with leg kicks. Ichimaru scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ichimaru. Corpsegrinder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ichimaru is out of range and Corpsegrinder settles back down. Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corpsegrinder misses with a left hand and Ichimaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ichimaru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ichimaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Corpsegrinder. Ichimaru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses. Ichimaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corpsegrinder moves out of range as Ichimaru throws a body kick.
Corpsegrinder shoots in but Ichimaru avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ichimaru takes a kick to the side of the head. Corpsegrinder avoids a kick to the body.
Ichimaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corpsegrinder on the side of the head. Ichimaru scores with a jab. Corpsegrinder acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Corpsegrinder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Ichimaru lands. Corpsegrinder looks to land a right hand but Ichimaru moved out of range. Corpsegrinder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Corpsegrinder moves out of range as Ichimaru throws a body kick.
Ichimaru throws a right hand that misses
and Corpsegrinder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corpsegrinder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ichimaru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corpsegrinder tightens his grip and picks Ichimaru up, before dumping him to the ground. Ichimaru manages to land in guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Corpsegrinder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ichimaru is keeping the position for now. Ichimaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corpsegrinder. Ichimaru trying to keep a closed guard but Corpsegrinder is proving a slippery customer.
Corpsegrinder looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Corpsegrinder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Corpsegrinder won't allow Ichimaru to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Ichimaru. Corpsegrinder misses with a body kick. Ichimaru missing with a left hand there. Corpsegrinder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A telegraphed right hand from Corpsegrinder misses the target. Ichimaru moves out of range as Corpsegrinder strikes. Corpsegrinder scores with a jab to the head.
Corpsegrinder throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichimaru counters with a stiff right hand. Ichimaru throws an overhand right that lands on Corpsegrinder's shoulder, as Corpsegrinder tries to avoid the shot. A nice combination there by Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder looks to throw the jab but Ichimaru is out of range. Corpsegrinder fakes the leg kick and cracks Ichimaru in the body. Stardust Corpsegrinder is winning the standup battle so far. Corpsegrinder ducks under a wild hook from Ichimaru. Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Corpsegrinder moves out of range easily. Corpsegrinder shoots in and drives through. Ichimaru sprawls well. Ichimaru throws out a loose jab but Corpsegrinder uses good head movement to avoid it. Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corpsegrinder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ichimaru looks for the body kick but Corpsegrinder saw that one coming. Corpsegrinder throws a half hearted mid kick. Corpsegrinder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ichimaru scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ichimaru as he connects with a hook. Corpsegrinder moves out of range of the strikes. Excellent takedown into side control there by Corpsegrinder. Ichimaru holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Ichimaru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corpsegrinder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Corpsegrinder controls the position. Corpsegrinder misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Corpsegrinder lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corpsegrinder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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! Corpsegrinder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ichimaru sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Ichimaru seems a little lost for a moment, as Corpsegrinder dominates the positioning. Ichimaru taking a bit of punishment here - Corpsegrinder scoring with strikes. Ichimaru is trying to improve his position. Corpsegrinder in side control, just content to control the action for now. Corpsegrinder trying to control the position but Ichimaru is working away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ichimaru can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ichimaru is looking to regain half guard here but Corpsegrinder keeps moving and retains side control. Corpsegrinder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ichimaru defending against the ground and pound. Stardust Corpsegrinder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Corpsegrinder tries to score with some ground and pound. Ichimaru controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The ground and pound from Corpsegrinder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Ichimaru is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corpsegrinder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ichimaru has escaped the position, nice work there. Check out the look on Corpsegrinder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ichimaru tries to bench press Corpsegrinder off him but Corpsegrinder keeps the position. Ichimaru defending against the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ichimaru takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ichimaru is not content to let Corpsegrinder control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Ichimaru misses. Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru lands a head kick!
Ichimaru dodges the punch combination from Corpsegrinder.
Ichimaru lands with a nice body kick. Ichimaru checks a leg kick. Ichimaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Corpsegrinder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A head kick misses from Ichimaru. Ichimaru throws a half hearted mid kick. Corpsegrinder moves out of range as Ichimaru throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ichimaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Corpsegrinder feints a jab promting Ichimaru to slip. Corpsegrinder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ichimaru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses. Ichimaru tried to score with a low kick but Corpsegrinder checks it. Ichimaru throws a push kick but Corpsegrinder slaps the foot to one side. Ichimaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corpsegrinder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru misses with a body kick. Corpsegrinder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Corpsegrinder lands the left hand. Ichimaru throws a right and a left that Corpsegrinder avoids nicely. Ichimaru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ichimaru cracks the inside of Corpsegrinder's front leg. Kegon Ichimaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corpsegrinder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ichimaru in his tracks. Ichimaru fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichimaru misses with a double jab
and Corpsegrinder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ichimaru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ichimaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corpsegrinder. This has been an exciting period of action! Ichimaru on the wrong end of a nice jab. Corpsegrinder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corpsegrinder.
A telegraphed right hand from Ichimaru misses the target. Ichimaru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corpsegrinder to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd cheers as Ichimaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corpsegrinder doesn't seem phased though. Corpsegrinder moves away from the strike by Ichimaru. Corpsegrinder cracks Ichimaru with an open hand slap. Ichimaru catches Corpsegrinder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Corpsegrinder scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses. Ichimaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corpsegrinder looks to throw the jab but Ichimaru is out of range. Ichimaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corpsegrinder takes a step back to recover. Corpsegrinder sizes up Ichimaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ichimaru looks for the body kick but Corpsegrinder saw that one coming. Corpsegrinder throws a right and a left that Ichimaru avoids nicely. Corpsegrinder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corpsegrinder lands a head kick!
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses. Kegon Ichimaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ichimaru walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ichimaru avoids the body shot from Corpsegrinder.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ichimaru throws a right hand that Corpsegrinder ducks under and follows up with a left that Corpsegrinder also avoids with ease. Corpsegrinder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Corpsegrinder throws a push kick but Ichimaru slaps the foot to one side. Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corpsegrinder digs a good hook to Ichimaru's body.
Ichimaru misses with a straight right. Ichimaru throws a low kick, looking for Corpsegrinder's leg but Corpsegrinder calmly moves out of range. Ichimaru misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Corpsegrinder moves away from the strike by Ichimaru. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru moves forwards but Corpsegrinder connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stardust Corpsegrinder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Corpsegrinder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stardust Corpsegrinder. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corpsegrinder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stardust Corpsegrinder! In his post fight interview, Stardust Corpsegrinder gave a big smile as he said 'He was simply not on my level, whether on the feet or on the ground there's no way he can beat me.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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