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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lightning. Brother Firetribe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
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35
169 lbs
35 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage fails with the takedown.
Kage sets himself, and Firetribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Kage avoids it this time.
Kage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Kage's front leg.
Kage looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away.
Firetribe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Firetribe blocks a head kick by Kage.
Firetribe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Firetribe did well to prevent Kage getting side control.
Firetribe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage is looking to advance position but Firetribe won't allow it.
Firetribe is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Firetribe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kage.
Kage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firetribe is just riding it out for now. Kage eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firetribe's head.
Kage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firetribe is just riding it out for now. Kage eventually gives up the hold.
Kage thows a huge punch but Firetribe dodges it nicely.
Firetribe is trying to stand back up but Kage is controlling him
Firetribe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kage is on him like a limpet, forcing Firetribe back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Firetribe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Firetribe can't find room to land a body shot as Kage controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe is pressed up against the cage. Kage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Firetribe down to the mat. Firetribe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away.
Kage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range.
Firetribe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firetribe cracks Kage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kage throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
Kage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Firetribe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Firetribe.
Kage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firetribe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Firetribe scores with a jab. Kage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kage. Firetribe shrugs it off though.
Kage throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kage doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage walks into a stiff left hand from Firetribe.
Kage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Kage settles back down.
No luck for Kage with that takedown attempt.
Kage shoots for a double leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls well. He's pushed Kage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
Firetribe checks a leg kick.
Kage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Firetribe.
Kage misses with a head kick.
Firetribe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Kage blocks the leg kick.
Kage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe.
Kage slips a straight right by Firetribe.
Kage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Firetribe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage misses with a body shot.
Kage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Firetribe's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage fails with a takedown attempt.
Firetribe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kage throws a leg kick but Firetribe checks it.
Kage looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away.
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Firetribe moves out of range of the body kick from Kage.
Firetribe tries to counter with a clinch but Kage shakes him off and moves away.
Kage misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Firetribe.
Firetribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Firetribe throws a chopping leg kick but Kage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Firetribe as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kage, right into the meat.
Kage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brother Firetribe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Firetribe unleashes a big counter combination but Kage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kage scores with a nice body kick.
Firetribe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Firetribe's calf.
Kage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Firetribe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
A jab from Firetribe does it's job there.
Firetribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Firetribe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Firetribe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brother Firetribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kage closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Firetribe's guard.
Firetribe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kage is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kage being controlled against the cage.
Firetribe stops a takedown attempt from Kage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firetribe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kage checks a leg kick.
Kage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firetribe lands with a hook. Kage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firetribe flicks out a counter leg kick but Kage steps away.
Kage misses with a takedown
and Firetribe counters with a stiff right hand.
Firetribe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kage throws a body kick that misses
and Firetribe counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kage circles away.
Kage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firetribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kage swings around for an armbar but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kage's guard.
Firetribe is stalling in the full guard.
Kage trying to control the position.
Firetribe passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Well, if Firetribe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Firetribe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Firetribe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kage controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage trying to control here.
Kage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Firetribe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Firetribe stopping the sweep attempt from Kage.
Firetribe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firetribe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firetribe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firetribe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Firetribe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kage is proving hard to escape from.
That's four 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.
Kage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kage has a closed guard, preventing Firetribe from standing up.
Firetribe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brother Firetribe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kage tries to bench press Firetribe off him but Firetribe keeps the position.
Firetribe controlling the position.
Kage tries to improve position but can't.
Firetribe controls the position.
Firetribe stands up and beckons Kage to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kage!
Kage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Firetribe stuns Kage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kage throws a body kick that misses
and Firetribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firetribe throws out a loose jab but Kage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firetribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Firetribe sizes up Kage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kage throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Kage misses with a leg kick
and Firetribe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kage's knee momentarily.
Kage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firetribe is fending him off so far but Kage persists. Nope, Firetribe circles away and we're back to standing.
Firetribe throws a jab when Kage was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Firetribe is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Firetribe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kage throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Firetribe lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kage tries for a takedown but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kage shoots in for a takedown but Firetribe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kage thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt.
Firetribe misses with the combination.
Kage attempts a counter takedown but Firetribe avoids it well and moves away.
Kage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Firetribe connects with a jab.
Kage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Firetribe checks the leg kick.
Kage rushes Firetribe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Firetribe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Firetribe lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Kage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kage moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFiretribe.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Kage half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Firetribe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kage.
Firetribe lands a head kick. Kage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Kage misses
and Firetribe counters with a nice leg kick.
Kage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Firetribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kage tries to work over Firetribe's front leg with a kick but Firetribe checks it.
A shot to the body from Kage misses
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kage throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Firetribe lands with a kick to the temple. Kage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Raijin Kage has been cut.
Firetribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Firetribe.
Kage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firetribe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kage will feel that in the morning.
Firetribe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Firetribe gets a clinch.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kage avoids it.
Firetribe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kage blocks it with crossed arms.
Firetribe trying to stall but Kage improves his position.
Kage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kage misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kage has picked Firetribe up - he's going for a ride! Kage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Firetribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kage.
Kage is looking for a kimura but Firetribe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kage to get the leverage.
Raijin Kage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kage is trying to control. Firetribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Firetribe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Firetribe is refusing to be controlled, as Kage sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firetribe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kage.
Firetribe is trying to control but can't.
Firetribe regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Firetribe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Firetribe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
During a confident post fight interview, Brother Firetribe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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