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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arden Bradley (ranked 5699 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Kazuma (ranked 5568 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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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arden Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiro Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradley attempts a counter takedown but Kazuma avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
It seemed like Kazuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bradley.
Kazuma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradley.
Bradley really is a fat lump.
Kazuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Bradley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley slows down the pace here.
Bradley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Bradley would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bradley stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Bradley.
Kazuma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bradley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kazuma tightening his grip on Bradley, looking for the choke.
Kazuma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bradley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kazuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma working for a choke but Bradley is defending well.
Bradley rolls, trying to escape but Kazuma keeps control of the position.
Kazuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bradley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bradley for a finish.
Kazuma tightening his grip on Bradley, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuma working for a choke but Bradley is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma trying to control momentarily.
Bradley trying to control the position but Kazuma manages to sink in the hooks.
Kazuma tightening his grip on Bradley, looking for the choke.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet.
Kazuma looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four 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.
Kazuma is hanging on to Bradley's back as he tries to escape.
Kazuma is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bradley is defending well though. Kazuma let's go of the attempt for now.
Kazuma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bradley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bradley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Kazuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kazuma tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Kazuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bradley is looking to escape.
Kazuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bradley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazuma is working away from the top position though.
Bradley keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is pressing down on Kazuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazuma throws an elbow that misses. Bradley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazuma's guard. Nice move by Bradley!
Bradley working some strikes from top position.
Kazuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bradley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bradley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazuma working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazuma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bradley preventing the sweep.
Bradley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradley lands a couple of elbows.
Kazuma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bradley is controlling him.
Kazuma keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma scores with a hook to the body. Bradley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley shoots in for a double leg but Kazuma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazuma avoids the head kick by Bradley.
Kazuma misses the jab.
Bradley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley working a defensive guard but Kazuma manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazuma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kazuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley is looking to reverse the position.
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradley keeps working.
Kazuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shiro Kazuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kazuma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bradley is trying to defend but Kazuma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kazuma is keen to just control but Bradley is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley keeping control of the position.
Bradley wants to control but Kazuma is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma is just content to waste time from the top position. Bradley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bradley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kazuma looking to sit in guard and control but Bradley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bradley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kazuma keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bradley throws a strike but Kazuma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kazuma pushes down on Bradley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradley sees it coming and defends easily.
Kazuma is looking to advance position but Bradley won't allow it.
Bradley trying to hold on to Kazuma's head to control him but Kazuma postures up.
Kazuma is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to improve his position but Kazuma is controlling well.
Kazuma is looking for a kimura here.
Bradley tries to roll over but Kazuma keeps him under 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.
Bradley is trying to stand back up but Kazuma is controlling him
Kazuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazuma trying to control from Bradley's half guard. Bradley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bradley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuma wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arden Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiro Kazuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradley throws a push kick but Kazuma slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Kazuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kazuma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Kazuma!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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