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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ao Ki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquis Serato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marquis Serato!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ki, pushing him back against the cage.
Ki tries for a takedown but Serato manages to get underhooks.
Serato is looking for a takedown.
Ki avoids the elbow strike from Serato, against the cage.
The referee calls for Serato to work.
Serato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serato wants to break free but Ki has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ki is looking for a takedown.
Serato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ao Ki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Serato.
Ki is trying to trip Serato. He has hold of a leg but Serato is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ki looking to pass the guard.
Serato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ki manages to get himself to full guard.
Ki working for a triangle but Serato defends it easily.
Serato drops back looking for a leg! Ki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ki manages to kick Serato off! Serato jumps back into Ki's guard.
Ki has his foot on Serato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Serato works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ki looking for a guillotine here but Serato defends easily.
Ki is looking for a triangle but Serato pushes his legs off easily.
Serato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serato is aware though and is defending well.
Ki 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.
Serato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serato has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Serato has picked Ki up and slammed him! Ki can't keep hold of the triangle and Serato manages to pass to side control!
Ki is trying to improve his position.
Ki is working hard here to advance position.
Ki trying to remain calm as Serato controls from the top position.
Ki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Serato wants to stand but Ki has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serato controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serato has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ki!
Ki working to try and regain half guard.
Serato controlling from mount.
Ki is desperately trying to improve his position but Serato has a good base and remains in mount.
Serato controlling the position easily from mount.
Ki is desperately trying to improve his position but Serato has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serato tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Serato dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ki moves in looking to clinch but Serato pushes him off.
Marquis Serato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ki tries to close the distance and clinch but Serato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serato shoots in for a double leg but Ki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Serato gets tackled into the cage by Ki. Ki maintains the clinch.
Serato can't break the clinch.
Ki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Serato after a bit of a struggle.
Serato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ki gets underhooks to prevent Serato's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ki is looking for a kimura here.
Ki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serato is just riding it out for now. Ki eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serato is pressing down on Ki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serato seems keen to control Ki's posture.
Ki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Serato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Serato has escaped and now he's on top!
Serato is posturing up here but Ki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Serato tries to roll out but it's too tight and Serato has to tap! Slick submission there by Ki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ao Ki!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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