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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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189 cm
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220 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichiro Kosugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheshire throws a big shot that misses.
Kosugi feinted with a counter takedown.
Cheshire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kosugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheshire misses with an uppercut. Kosugi saw that one coming.
Kosugi attempts a counter takedown but Cheshire avoids it well and moves away.
Cheshire rushes Kosugi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kosugi pulls guard effortlessly.
Cheshire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kosugi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheshire's guard.
Kosugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheshire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire trying to control the position.
Cheshire striking off his back but it's not causing Kosugi any problems.
Kosugi looking to sit in guard and control but Cheshire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kosugi has control of Cheshire's left arm, preventing Cheshire from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheshire trying to control but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
Kosugi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosugi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheshire controls the pace.
Kosugi looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Kosugi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kosugi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Kosugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosugi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cheshire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cheshire slips a jab and a cross from Kosugi.
Cheshire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kosugi quickly recovers to half guard.
Kosugi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cheshire postures up.
Kosugi keeping moving, preventing Cheshire from controlling successfully.
Cheshire throws a strike but Kosugi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheshire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kosugi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosugi stopping the sweep attempt from Cheshire.
Cheshire pulls Kosugi in close to prevent any damage.
Kosugi won't allow Cheshire to sweep him here.
Kosugi pushes down on Cheshire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four 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.
Cheshire is looking for a sweep. Kosugi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cheshire trying to control here.
Cheshire wants to get back to full guard.
Kosugi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cheshire wants to control but Kosugi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cheshire won't allow Kosugi to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosugi is trying to control. Cheshire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ichiro Kosugi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kosugi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kosugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Kosugi is avoiding it.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Kosugi keeps it at a distance.
Ichiro Kosugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosugi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire moves forwards but Kosugi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheshire avoids the head kick by Kosugi.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kosugi as he avoids it easily.
Cheshire rushes Kosugi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kosugi breaks the clinch.
Good work by Cheshire as he checks the leg kick.
Cheshire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosugi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire clinches.
Kosugi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kosugi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kosugi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cheshire pushes Kosugi up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheshire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cheshire gets underhooks to prevent Kosugi's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kosugi as Cheshire tries to tie him up.
Kosugi blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosugi blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosugi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
It looks like Ichiro Kosugi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Cheshire.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Kosugi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kosugi blocking some punches.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Kosugi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Kosugi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kosugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheshire gets through Kosugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosugi wants a takedown.
Kosugi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Kosugi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benji Cheshire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kosugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosugi avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kosugi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kosugi tries for a takedown but Cheshire manages to get underhooks.
Cheshire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kosugi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheshire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kosugi wants to take the fight to the mat but Cheshire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheshire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kosugi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Kosugi wants a takedown.
Kosugi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kosugi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheshire misses with a knee strike.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ichiro Kosugi's cut is getting worse.
Cheshire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheshire prevents Kosugi from breaking the clinch.
Kosugi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cheshire is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kosugi to the mat. Kosugi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosugi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kosugi throws a hook to the side of Cheshire's head but Cheshire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kosugi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kosugi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cheshire sprawls and moves away.
Ichiro Kosugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheshire is defended easily by Kosugi.
Cheshire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Kosugi in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheshire smiles and moves away.
Kosugi has a takedown stuffed.
Kosugi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kosugi duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosugi tries to bum rush Cheshire with a series of wild strikes but Cheshire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheshire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cheshire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosugi's sensitive parts.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheshire closes the distance and pushes Kosugi back into the cage.
Kosugi avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Cheshire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosugi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Kosugi wants a takedown.
Kosugi jumps guard but Cheshire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cheshire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ichiro Kosugi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Kosugi in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheshire stalling.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kosugi avoids it.
Kosugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheshire smiles and moves away.
Cheshire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosugi throws a looping overhand right but Cheshire ducks down to avoid it.
Cheshire lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire clinches.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Kosugi tries for a takedown but Cheshire manages to get underhooks.
Kosugi stops a takedown attempt from Cheshire.
Kosugi breaks from the clinch.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheshire as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi misses with a wild combination.
Cheshire gets a clinch.
Cheshire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kosugi is defending well for now.
Kosugi avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Kosugi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kosugi won't allow Cheshire to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheshire is on top in guard.
Kosugi trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheshire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheshire being controlled here momentarily.
Cheshire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benji Cheshire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kosugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kosugi attempts a counter takedown but Cheshire avoids it well and moves away.
Ichiro Kosugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheshire instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosugi's brow.
Kosugi looking for a takedown.
Cheshire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosugi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheshire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosugi's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheshire.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheshire throws a head punch that misses.
Cheshire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kosugi prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
Cheshire lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheshire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but Kosugi blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Kosugi is trying to drag Cheshire to the mat but Cheshire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheshire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cheshire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosugi takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Ichiro Kosugi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ichiro Kosugi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benji Cheshire!
During a confident post fight interview, Benji Cheshire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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