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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Onodera (ranked 1153 p4p, 154 weight class) and Honda Housey (ranked 1652 p4p, 211 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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172 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuma Onodera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Honda Housey!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Housey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Onodera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Onodera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Housey walks into a stiff left hand from Onodera.
Onodera moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Onodera is defended easily by Housey.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Onodera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onodera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Onodera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Housey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Onodera misses.
Onodera cracks Housey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onodera. Housey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Housey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onodera lands a lovely overhand right.
Onodera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Housey circles away.
Housey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onodera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Housey.
Housey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onodera.
Onodera sizes up Housey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Onodera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Housey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Housey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Onodera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Housey tries to bench press Onodera off him but Onodera keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Housey holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Onodera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Onodera working away.
Housey is trying to get back to half guard.
Housey is trying to control Onodera's posture but Onodera avoids it.
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey is looking to reverse the position.
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey controls the position for a moment.
Onodera tries to move to mount but Housey blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onodera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Onodera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey is not content to let Onodera control the position.
Housey is looking to regain half guard here but Onodera keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Housey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Onodera tries for a kimura but Housey is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Onodera is trying to get an arm triangle but Housey is defending well.
Onodera trying to control the action but Housey is working from the bottom.
Onodera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Onodera advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Onodera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Onodera darts in looking for a takedown but Housey gets double underhooks and turns Onodera into the cage.
Onodera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Housey sprawls well. Housey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onodera gets slowly back to his feet.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Onodera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Housey defends well and Onodera ends up having to push Housey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Onodera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onodera dives in and grabs Housey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Housey pushes down on Onodera's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Housey. Onodera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onodera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Housey has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera shoots in and gets a takedown into Housey's guard.
Housey controlling Onodera's posture.
Onodera wants to control from the top but Housey keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Housey wants to sweep here but Onodera controlling him for the moment.
Onodera passes Housey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Onodera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Housey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Onodera.
Onodera trying to control from half guard but Housey is working away.
Housey has his hands clasped together around Onodera's back. He's all about the action.
Housey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onodera is pressing down on Housey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Housey is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Onodera trying to control from half guard but Housey is working away.
Onodera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Housey can do to turn this around?
Onodera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Onodera seems to be looking for submissions.
Onodera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Housey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Onodera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Onodera's back!
Housey is trying to stick to Onodera's back but Onodera is turning into Housey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Housey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Onodera.
Housey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onodera is one step ahead there.
Housey is pulling down on Onodera's head. It's preventing any offense from Onodera, at least for the moment.
Onodera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onodera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onodera wants to control from the top but Housey keeps moving.
Housey is pulling down on Onodera's head. It's preventing any offense from Onodera, at least for the moment.
Onodera advances to half guard.
Onodera prevents Housey from improving his position.
Onodera wants to control but Housey is keeping him busy.
Onodera prevents Housey from improving his position.
Onodera is looking for a kimura but Housey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Onodera to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Housey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onodera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Housey is trying is best to control the position here.
Onodera moves nicely into side control.
Onodera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Housey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Onodera is looking to take a break and control but Housey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Housey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Onodera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Onodera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Housey sprawls well. Housey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onodera gets slowly back to his feet.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Onodera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazuma Onodera is winning the standup battle so far.
Onodera connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Housey misses with an uppercut.
Housey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Onodera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Housey is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Housey stands up over Onodera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Onodera working for a triangle but Housey defends it easily.
Housey distracts Onodera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Onodera wants to hit a switch here but Housey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Onodera there!
Housey avoids the attempt from Onodera to control.
Housey raining down shots from the mount!
Onodera is desperately trying to improve his position but Housey has a good base and remains in mount.
Housey with shots to the head and body - Onodera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Housey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Housey breaks from Onodera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Onodera is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Housey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Housey cracks Onodera with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honda Housey!
Honda Housey is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Honda Housey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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