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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sukana Blati (ranked 5648 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jo Lee (ranked 7205 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sukana Blati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Jo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Blati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blati tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blati is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sukana Blati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blati will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Blati is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries to pull guard but Blati forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Blati has him pressed against the cage.
Blati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blati ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blati no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee wants to stand but Blati has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Blati has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to stand but Blati is controlling from the bottom.
Lee trying to control but Blati is working from the bottom.
Blati has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lee tries for a takedown but Blati sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blati or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee tries to clinch but Blati moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Blati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blati changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blati somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blati misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Blati backing up. Blati nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee wants to clinch up but Blati keeps it at a distance.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blati with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blati tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blati swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Blati moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blati swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Blati saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blati doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blati's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blati has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blati is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blati down to the mat. Blati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blati somewhat.
Blati is breathing heavily.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blati as he jumps to the side.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Blati circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Blati. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Blati sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blati shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee clinches.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee has picked Blati up - he's going for a ride! Lee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blati has one foot on Lee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sukana Blati will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blati is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blati holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blati moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blati throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Jo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blati takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blati slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Lee looks to move away, Blati throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Blati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sukana Blati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blati throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Blati has managed to clinch.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Blati has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Blati turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Blati.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Blati shoots in.
Lee is looking to clinch but Blati is avoiding it.
Blati fails to land the takedown.
Blati really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blati shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blati changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Blati. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blati.
Blati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee jumps guard.
Blati stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blati has a takedown stuffed.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blati tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blati to the ground. Blati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Blati shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee throws a head kick that Blati semi-blocks.
Lee fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jo Lee 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!
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Blati in a clinch.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blati's efforts to push away.
Blati is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blati is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Blati decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to control from the top but Blati keeps moving.
Blati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blati looking for a sweep. Not yet Blati, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Blati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blati haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blati will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blati keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blati is on top in guard.
Blati is standing up over Lee. Lee looks to escape but Blati dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pushing Blati's head away, looking to escape. Blati manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Blati flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blati keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Blati punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Blati.
Blati is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Good control from Blati.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee avoids the strikes from Blati.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Blati is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blati looking for the RNC.
Blati looking for the RNC.
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blati's arms.
Blati patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blati biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sukana Blati showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blati has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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