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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seto Takiama!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiama has a takedown stuffed.
Long half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takiama shoots in but no luck this time.
Long darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takiama felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Long wants to free his trapped foot but Takiama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Long is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takiama sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long wants to work for an arm triangle but Takiama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is working for a kimura but Takiama is defending it quite comfortably.
Long trying to pass the guard but Takiama defending well.
Long looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two 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.
Long looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takiama is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiama is in trouble now - Long has advanced to mount!
Long controlling the position easily from mount.
Takiama is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Long has taken his back.
Takiama prevents Long from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Takiama right now.
Long is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Long is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Long dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Long throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takiama's waist but Takiama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Long off to one side.
Takiama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
Takiama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Long sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takiama somewhat.
Long slaps away a takedown attempt from Takiama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Long changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jake Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long shoots in and drives through. Takiama sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long tries for a takedown but Takiama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Takiama tries to counter it with a takedown but Long pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takiama has his takedown stuffed
and Long counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long postures up in Takiama's guard and throws a big left but Takiama blocks it.
Takiama being controlled here, momentarily.
Long won't allow Takiama to sweep him here.
Long wants to control from the top but Takiama keeps moving.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Long is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takiama shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takiama fails to land the takedown.
Long throws a big counter combination but Takiama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Long goes for a double leg but Takiama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takiama continues to drive forward.
Long fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takiama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takiama shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Long tries to counter with a takedown but Takiama is quick to defend against it.
Long gets a takedown into half guard.
Long looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiama pushes Long off looking to stand but Long dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Long 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!
Takiama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takiama has a takedown stuffed.
Long tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takiama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Long somewhat.
Long shoots and misses
letting Takiama counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takiama's corner calls for a 1-2. Takiama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Takiama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jake Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seto Takiama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Long or perhaps it was just good defense by Takiama, which made it look bad.
Long closes the distance and clinches up with Takiama, looking for a takedown. Long pushes Takiama against the cage but Takiama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Long gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takiama counters with a left and a right that stings Long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takiama slaps away a takedown attempt from Long, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Long tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takiama is in Long's guard.
Long is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takiama can do to turn this around?
Takiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Long is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Long not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiama advances position into side control!
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Long is trying to control Takiama's posture but Takiama avoids it.
Long is looking for a sweep.
Takiama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Long has escaped the position, nice work there.
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Long, who protects the arm well.
Takiama in the domination position with Long hanging on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seto Takiama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Long has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Long!
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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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