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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rameau Soakajew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rameau Soakajew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Fabiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rameau Soakajew!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiano scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabiano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Rameau Soakajew has been cut.
Fabiano dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soakajew can't escape the position.
Fabiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fabiano is landing with some decent strikes but Soakajew is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fabiano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soakajew on the ground.
Fabiano lands a big elbow.
Soakajew is rocked!
Fabiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soakajew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soakajew looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Soakajew breaks Fabiano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Soakajew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fabiano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fabiano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fabiano!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soakajew is looking to regain half guard here but Fabiano keeps moving and retains side control.
Soakajew looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as Fabiano stalls from top position.
Soakajew is looking to regain half guard here but Fabiano keeps moving and retains side control.
Soakajew is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fabiano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Soakajew is looking to improve his position but Fabiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Fabiano raining down shots from the mount!
Soakajew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fabiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soakajew is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano controlling the pace for now.
Soakajew regains half guard.
Fabiano is taking a breather. Soakajew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soakajew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soakajew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabiano's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Fabiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Soakajew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabiano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabiano trying to control the position but Soakajew is working away.
Soakajew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fabiano's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabiano wants to pass to mount but Soakajew is defending the position.
Soakajew is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fabiano pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Fabiano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rameau Soakajew's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fabiano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soakajew.
Fabiano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soakajew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fabiano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soakajew's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soakajew can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabiano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soakajew is in trouble now - Fabiano has advanced to mount!
Fabiano controlling the position easily from mount.
Soakajew wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fabiano doesn't have the hooks in and Soakajew manages to turn into his guard.
Soakajew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fabiano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fabiano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fabiano!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano tries for a kimura but Soakajew is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soakajew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soakajew is looking for a sweep. Fabiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soakajew is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soakajew wants to get back to full guard but Fabiano has mounted him!
Fabiano trying to control but Soakajew is having none of it.
Soakajew working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soakajew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fabiano trying to mount his opponent but Soakajew defends it.
Soakajew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soakajew.
Soakajew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soakajew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soakajew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior Fabiano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soakajew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fabiano drops back looking for a leg! Soakajew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soakajew manages to kick Fabiano off! Fabiano jumps back into Soakajew's guard.
Fabiano won't allow Soakajew to sweep him here.
Fabiano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fabiano looking to pass the guard.
Soakajew working for a triangle but Fabiano defends it easily.
Fabiano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rameau Soakajew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rameau Soakajew's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soakajew fails with the takedown
and Fabiano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soakajew won't be happy with that.
Soakajew tries to buck Fabiano off but Fabiano is having none of it.
Fabiano tries for a kimura but Soakajew is defending well.
Soakajew sneaks back into half guard.
Soakajew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soakajew has a closed guard, preventing Fabiano from standing up.
Soakajew working for a triangle but Fabiano defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soakajew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soakajew wants to hit a switch here but Fabiano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soakajew there!
Soakajew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soakajew looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fabiano keeps control of the position as Soakajew tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soakajew rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fabiano prevents Soakajew from improving his position.
Fabiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soakajew is trying to get back to full guard.
Soakajew is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fabiano pulls his head out easily.
Soakajew is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fabiano pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano stalling.
Soakajew looking for submissions off his back.
Soakajew trying to get back to full guard but Fabiano takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fabiano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soakajew to take his back!
Fabiano is trying to stick to Soakajew's back but Soakajew is turning into Fabiano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fabiano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soakajew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soakajew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabiano is keeping the position for now.
Fabiano is looking for a triangle but Soakajew pushes his legs off easily.
Fabiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabiano, not yet.
Fabiano keeping full guard, as Soakajew tries to pass.
Fabiano pulls Soakajew in close to prevent any damage.
Soakajew drops back looking for a leg! Fabiano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fabiano manages to kick Soakajew off! Soakajew jumps back into Fabiano's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rameau Soakajew.
I think Soakajew 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior Fabiano!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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