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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 6292 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoji Amano (ranked 6246 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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165 cm
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoji Amano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baier is in Amano's guard.
Baier stands and throws Amano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amano is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Amano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amano manages to get back to half guard.
Baier trying to control from half guard but Amano is working away.
Amano wants to improve his position but Baier is controlling well.
Amano is trying to control but can't.
Amano wants to get back to full guard.
Baier is pressing down on Amano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amano is holding on for now.
Amano is staying active underneath Baier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baier's back!
Baier wants to get back to his feet.
Amano goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Baier escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Baier wants to control but Amano is keeping him busy.
Baier moves into full mount! Amano won't be happy about that!
Baier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Amano working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier wants to take his opponent's back but Amano doesn't allow it.
Amano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amano is squirming around, avoiding Baier's attempts to control the action.
Amano is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amano is looking to escape.
Amano is looking to improve his position but Baier isn't that keen on the idea.
Baier seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Amano is holding on tight.
Amano can't escape the position.
Baier looking to control but Amano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baier is looking to work his way around to Amano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Amano tries to lock up and control but Baier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baier moves to the back position.
Baier working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Baier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amano stops Baier from standing up.
Baier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Amano manages to pass to side control.
Christian Baier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amano is trying for a kimura here. Baier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Amano wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Amano!
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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
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