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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the cage accompanied by Festivo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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165 cm
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169 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena tries to keep at a distance but Tisoaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tisoaka wants the takedown. Grena is fighting it off but Tisoaka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grena's guard against the cage.
Tisoaka is standing up over Grena. Grena looks to escape but Tisoaka dives into side control.
Grena tries to improve position but can't.
Tisoaka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grena will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grena tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grena for as long as he can get away with.
Grena is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tisoaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grena tries to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back!
That's two 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.
Tisoaka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grena doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Grena's chin but Grena turns very nicely into Tisoaka's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Grena.
Tisoaka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grena presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tisoaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grena regains guard.
Grena is wriggling around but Tisoaka manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grena wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has mounted him!
Grena tries to hold on but Tisoaka postures up.
Grena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grena is looking to improve his position but Tisoaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Grena is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tisoaka controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tisoaka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grena is trying to defend but Tisoaka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grena tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tisoaka manages to move to mount!
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena can't escape the position.
Tisoaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grena is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops!
Tisoaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tisoaka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grena trying to control the hands but Tisoaka won't let him.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Grena wants to control his opponent's hands but Tisoaka gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tisoaka controlling the positon.
Grena wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Tisoaka.
Further stalling from Tisoaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grena is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grena manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Nice work there by Grena.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but instead Grena has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grena is thwarting Tisoaka's attempts to control the position.
Tisoaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tisoaka goes for a double leg but Grena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grena continues to drive forward.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tisoaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grena on his heels. He'll look to pass Grena's guard now, I'm sure.
Grena wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tisoaka manages to pass to side control.
Tisoaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is trying to stand back up but Tisoaka is controlling him
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Tisoaka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grena wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has passed into side control.
Grena bucks up and tries to throw Tisoaka off but instead Tisoaka has got his back!
Grena rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tisoaka stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tisoaka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grena looking for a sweep but Tisoaka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tisoaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Katuro Tisoaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grena to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Grena right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katuro Tisoaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tisoaka, 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katuro Tisoaka!
Katuro Tisoaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Quick & Easy Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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