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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kage's choice of entrance music: Ride the Lightning. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
28 - 19 - 1 |
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165 cm
31
162 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jamison.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jamison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jamison defends it well.
A shot to the liver by Jamison. Beautiful body shot.
Jamison lands a nice shot that snaps Kage's head back.
Kage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kage trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kage's best efforts.
Jamison wants to get back to full guard.
Kage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kage thows a huge punch but Jamison dodges it nicely.
Kage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jamison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kage is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kage looking to finish Jamison with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jamison!
Jamison wants to control but Kage is having none of it.
Jamison tries to reverse the position but Kage maintains control.
Jamison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage prevents Jamison from getting the reversal.
Kage lands a big elbow.
Kage unloading with bombs!
Kage looking to secure an arm triangle but Jamison defends it well.
Kage goes for an armbar but Jamison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jamison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Kage keeps moving.
Jamison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jamison is looking to stall here but Kage recovers full guard.
Kage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamison stopping the sweep attempt from Kage.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Kage keeps moving.
Jamison pushing down on Kage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage actively working from the bottom here.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kage keeps working.
Kage has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jamison not doing much here.
Jamison wants to free his trapped foot but Kage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kage tries to roll over but Jamison keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage manages to get to full guard.
Kage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamison forces his way into half guard.
Jamison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage wants to get back to full guard.
Kage is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamison.
Kage is refusing to be controlled, as Jamison sits in half guard.
Jamison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kage looking for a guillotine here but Jamison defends easily.
Jamison advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kage avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Kage moves out of range of the body kick from Jamison.
Jamison scores with a kick to the body.
Kage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jamison tries to clinch up but Kage circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kage quickly recovers to half guard.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kage keeps working.
Kage is looking for a sweep. Jamison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamison is nestled in close to Kage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage trying to control but Jamison postures up.
Kage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kage.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage looking for a guillotine here but Jamison defends easily.
Kage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jamison is one step ahead there.
Kage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamison defends it easily.
Kage has momentary wrist control but Jamison slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jamison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kage keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison landing with the ground and pound.
Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jamison is aware though and is defending well.
Jamison preventing the sweep.
Jamison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Kage is keeping the position.
Kage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jamison's guard.
Kage trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jamison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jamison tries to free his leg and advance position but Kage is retaining full guard.
Kage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamison manages to get himself to full guard.
Jamison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kage manages to get himself to full guard.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Kage has wrist control.
Kage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jamison passes into side control.
Jamison trying to control the position but Kage is working away.
Kage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jamison connects with a nice short shot to Kage's temple.
Jamison passes to side control.
Jamison looks up at the clock and then as Kage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jamison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jamison trying to control the position but Kage is working away.
Kage can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamison is working Kage over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kage looking for a sweep but Jamison has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kage throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jamison looking to control but Kage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kage is desperately trying to improve his position but Jamison has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jamison tries to clinch but Kage is having none of it.
Kage misses with a wild body shot.
Jamison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kage blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Kage scores with a leg kick.
Jamison scores with a takedown into Kage's guard.
Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jamison is aware though and is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jamison here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Kage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamison working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamison defends well.
Kage looking for a guillotine here but Jamison defends easily.
Jamison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Kage keeps moving.
Jamison looking to pass the guard.
John Jamison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kage has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Kage is keeping the position.
Kage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jamison looking to sit in guard and control but Kage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Jamison is trying to control the position but Kage postures up.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
Jamison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jamison looking to control.
Kage scoring with some ground and pound.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Jamison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kage is aware though and is defending well.
Kage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jamison wants to sweep here but Kage controlling him for the moment.
Kage is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jamison has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kage is looking to defend but Jamison has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kage! Jamison pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kage taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Jamison!
An out of breath John Jamison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Raijin Kage stepped up to the mic, saying 'The storm only gets stronger...'.
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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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