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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (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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145 lbs
12 - 17 - 1 |
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144 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kawada's guard.
Kawada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Medeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawada is retaining full guard.
Kawada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Kawada is keeping the position.
Medeiros is in close to Kawada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Kawada is keeping the position.
Kawada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Kawada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros passes into half guard.
Medeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawada tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Medeiros is working for a kimura but Kawada is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawada sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawada is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Medeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kawada looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Kawada is working from the bottom.
Kawada is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kawada scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Medeiros manages to mount him!
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kawada to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kawada shrugs it off.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Medeiros dominating with strikes here.
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medeiros wants to finish this one by submission but Kawada is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control but Kawada is having none of it.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kawada tries to lock up and control but Medeiros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Medeiros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kawada is desperately trying to improve his position but Medeiros has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawada is trying to stand up.
Medeiros has hold of Kawada's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kawada manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kawada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Medeiros.
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawada regains half guard.
Medeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Medeiros is trying to work for a kimura but Kawada is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch but Medeiros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medeiros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kawada was covering up waiting for the punch and Medeiros finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Kawada is keeping the position.
Kawada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Kawada working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros drops back looking for a leg! Kawada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawada manages to kick Medeiros off! Medeiros jumps back into Kawada's guard.
Kawada controls Medeiros momentarily but Medeiros frees himself.
Kawada wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawada looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Medeiros passes into half guard.
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.
Medeiros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medeiros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kawada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Medeiros.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawada defends it well.
Kawada is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medeiros seems to be working for a kimura but Kawada defends the submission attempt.
Medeiros is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kawada!
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Kawada is squirming around nicely.
Medeiros looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kawada is desperately trying to improve his position but Medeiros has a good base and remains in mount.
Kawada is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawada defends it well.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawada is working to get back to half guard.
Kawada tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Medeiros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kawada tries to hold on but Medeiros postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros working the ground and pound effectively.
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros 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!
Kawada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medeiros but Medeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medeiros tries to bum rush Kawada with a series of wild strikes but Kawada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawada tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
A combination from Medeiros does no damage.
Kawada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Medeiros to the mat! Medeiros manages to get full guard.
Jose Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Medeiros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawada, into his guard.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawada's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
Medeiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medeiros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawada's head.
Medeiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kawada can't keep his opponent in guard - Medeiros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Medeiros is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kawada is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Medeiros!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Medeiros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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