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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Burer Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kawada with that takedown attempt.
Mutant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kawada has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutant.
Mutant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawada or not.
Mutant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Mutant throws a head punch that misses.
Kawada wants a takedown.
Mutant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawada.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada manages to break the clinch.
Kawada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mutant throws a nice looking combination but Kawada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutant.
Mutant drives through and clinches with Kawada against the cage.
Kawada tries to score a body lock takedown but Mutant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawada trying to stall but Mutant improves his position.
Mutant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mutant lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Mutant.
Mutant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kawada has hold of one of Mutant's legs. Mutant is fighting the takedown attempt but Kawada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mutant trying to control the position here.
Mutant 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looking to pass the guard.
Mutant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutant has control of Kawada's left arm, preventing Kawada from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawada tries to pass to full mount but Mutant defends it.
Mutant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutant is looking for a sweep. Kawada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutant keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kawada trying to control from Mutant's half guard. Mutant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mutant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutant!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada tries for a takedown but Mutant circles away easily
and Mutant counters with a series of strikes. Kawada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mutant fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutant as he jumps to the side.
Mutant is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Mutant as Kawada shoots in.
Kawada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mutant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kawada needs to keep his hands up - Mutant had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutant throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Mutant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burer Mutant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kawada loads up on a big right hand but Mutant slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutant, which made it look bad.
Kawada is looking to clinch but Mutant is avoiding it.
Kawada misses with a two punch combination.
Burer Mutant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawada has time to react.
Kawada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mutant swivels and escapes.
Kawada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mutant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Mutant swings for the body but Kawada moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mutant.
Mutant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kawada backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutant throws a nice looking combination but Kawada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawada can do to turn this around?
Mutant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawada tries a quick counter leg kick but Mutant is wise to it.
Mutant scores with a jab.
Mutant with a hook.
Mutant lands with a right hand.
Burer Mutant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant scores with a nice right hand.
Mutant throws a right hand that Kawada ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawada also avoids with ease.
Mutant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawada moves into the clinch.
Kawada jumps into guard, dragging Mutant to the mat.
Kawada pulls Mutant in close to prevent any damage.
Mutant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kawada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mutant is aware though and is defending well.
Kawada is trying to keep Mutant in close.
Mutant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant stopping the sweep attempt from Kawada.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mutant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawada wants to clinch.
Kawada goes for a double leg but Mutant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mutant continues to drive forward.
Kawada tries to keep at a distance but Mutant has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kawada.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant has a couple of punches blocked by Kawada.
Kawada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mutant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mutant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mutant as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mutant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawada is looking for a takedown.
Mutant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
Kawada takes a shot to the head.
Mutant gets underhooks to prevent Kawada's takedown attempt.
Kawada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawada pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kawada's guard.
Mutant stays in close to Kawada's body and controls the position.
Mutant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kawada's guard.
Mutant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kawada trying to control but Mutant postures up.
Mutant is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burer Mutant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mutant throws a combination. Kawada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Mutant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mutant throws a big counter combination but Kawada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Mutant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mutant with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Mutant - just one landing.
Nice cross by Mutant.
Kawada darts in looking for a takedown but Mutant gets double underhooks and turns Kawada into the cage.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutant, which made it look bad.
Kawada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutant lands a nice shot that snaps Kawada's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kawada drives through with a takedown into Mutant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mutant looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutant, not yet.
Mutant is pulling down on Kawada's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawada, at least for the moment.
Mutant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mutant holds on and takes a little breather.
Kawada throws a big right hand that misses.
Kawada being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutant as he jumps to the side.
Mutant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keiji Kawada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawada walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Mutant.
Mutant clinches up with Kawada and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawada is working for takedown but Mutant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kawada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant is pressed up against the cage. Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutant down to the mat. Mutant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kawada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutant scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant rushes Kawada and presses him up against the cage.
Mutant lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutant tries to throw a body punch but Kawada avoids it by throwing Mutant back against the cage.
Mutant scores with a shot to the side of Kawada's head.
Mutant throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawada.
Kawada blocks an uppercut.
Mutant working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutant.
Mutant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawada.
Mutant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mutant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutant moves into the clinch.
Kawada trying to control the position but instead, Mutant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawada into the cage.
Kawada stalling in the clinch but Mutant improves position.
Kawada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burer Mutant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mutant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mutant lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mutant on the inside.
Kawada is trying to pull guard but Mutant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mutant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant gets through Kawada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burer Mutant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mutant, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burer Mutant!
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energy
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FIGHT
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