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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bane Longfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosei Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosei Date 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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155 lbs
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180 cm
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bane Longfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kosei Date!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date tries to clinch up.
Longfellow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bane Longfellow has been cut.
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Date misses with an elbow strike.
Longfellow just leaning against Date, taking a breather.
Date prevents the takedown attempt.
Longfellow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tries a knee to the head but Longfellow blocks it.
Longfellow tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
Longfellow tries for a takedown but Date manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Longfellow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Date just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longfellow's brow.
Date's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date throws a wild body kick that Longfellow sees coming a mile off.
Longfellow gets tackled into the cage by Date. Date maintains the clinch.
Longfellow missing with knees to the body.
Date is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longfellow is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Date.
Longfellow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Date up against the cage.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Longfellow.
Longfellow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Longfellow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the cage.
Date avoiding damage.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date crunches a lovely knee into Longfellow's ribcage.
Longfellow takes a shot to the head.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date stops a takedown attempt from Longfellow.
Date tries a knee to the head but Longfellow blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Longfellow shoots in.
And Date responds with a good body kick, but Longfellow manages to step out the way in time.
Longfellow misses with a looping right.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longfellow.
Date thinks about the counter body kick.
Longfellow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Longfellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow moves out of range.
Longfellow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Longfellow ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Longfellow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Date rushes Longfellow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Date is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Longfellow dodges an elbow strike from Date.
Longfellow has Date pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Date manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Date misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Date tries to clinch there but Longfellow circles away.
Longfellow misses with a wild combination.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow is having none of it.
Longfellow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Date can do anything to dispel that myth.
Longfellow is breathing heavily.
Date wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Longfellow trying to control the position but Date is working away.
Longfellow wants to stand but Date is controlling his arm.
Date avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longfellow.
Date wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Longfellow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Longfellow working the ground and pound from side control.
Longfellow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Date will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Date wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Longfellow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Date's shoulder. That is not cool.
Date is trying to get back to his feet.
Longfellow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Longfellow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Date has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosei Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bane Longfellow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Date tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longfellow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Date takes the fight into the clinch.
Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Longfellow up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Date.
Longfellow has clasped his hands together around Date's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Longfellow are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date wants to get back to his feet but Longfellow is dominant here and he's now got Date's back!
Longfellow landing with strikes.
Longfellow is landing with strikes. Date can't take much more of this.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Date is taking damage to the body and head.
Date is trying to stand back up.
Bane Longfellow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date prevents Longfellow from getting a body triangle.
Date is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Longfellow lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Date hold on?!
Longfellow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Date is defending well though. Longfellow let's go of the attempt for now.
Longfellow is looking for the choke from the back position but Date is controlling his hands well.
Longfellow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Date is defending well though. Longfellow let's go of the attempt for now.
Longfellow softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Longfellow lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Longfellow is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Date knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Date for a finish.
Longfellow trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Date doesn't escape.
Date prevents Longfellow from getting a body triangle.
Longfellow scores with punches to the body.
Longfellow 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow lands punches and elbows.
Date is trying to stand back up.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longfellow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Date is taking damage to the body and head.
Date is trying to stand back up.
Longfellow lands with a hammerfist to the side of Date's head.
Date fending off the submission attempt from Longfellow.
Date trying to get back to his feet but Longfellow is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Date is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Longfellow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Date is taking damage to the body and head.
Date is covering up but some of the strikes from Longfellow are getting through and doing damage.
Longfellow tries to keep control of the position but Date is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bane Longfellow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bane Longfellow's cut.
That's time! Longfellow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Date stuffs the takedown.
Longfellow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Date tries to avoid it but Longfellow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Date to the ground. Date escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Longfellow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Longfellow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Date is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Longfellow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Longfellow slows the pace down.
Longfellow is trying to get an arm triangle but Date is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow scoring with punches and elbows.
Date is pushing Longfellow's head away, looking to escape. Longfellow manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longfellow wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
Date bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Longfellow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Longfellow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date connects with a single shot there.
Longfellow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Date circles away.
Longfellow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longfellow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longfellow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Date tries to clinch there but Longfellow circles away.
Date tries to clinch up but Longfellow circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Date circles away.
Longfellow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow moves out of range.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longfellow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longfellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
Longfellow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Longfellow.
Bane Longfellow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Date darts in and clinches Longfellow up against the cage.
Kosei Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Longfellow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longfellow's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Longfellow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Date just leaning against Longfellow, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow avoids the elbow strike from Date, against the cage.
Date comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longfellow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Date closes the distance and pushes Longfellow back into the cage.
Date breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longfellow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longfellow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longfellow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longfellow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Longfellow's head.
Longfellow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Longfellow is working for takedown but Date is calmly controlling the position for now.
Longfellow tries to score a body lock takedown but Date shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Date.
Date stalling against the cage.
Date lands an elbow just above Longfellow 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longfellow looking for a takedown.
Date is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Date lands a nice elbow.
Date lands a nice elbow.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longfellow's elbow.
Longfellow goes for a takedown attempt but Date pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kosei Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date throws a nice head kick!
Date lands a head kick. Longfellow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosei Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Date has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kosei Date!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kosei Date!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kosei Date!
Kosei Date wins by unanimous decision!
Bane Longfellow spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy ain't got shit on me. Let's run it back punk'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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