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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 5012 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Specht (ranked 4918 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazama comes to the cage accompanied by https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MMuAqR_MjS8. Specht is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: blablabla. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Specht!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazama as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Specht.
Specht with a poor takedown
and Kazama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Specht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazama's waist but Kazama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Specht off to one side.
Specht clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Specht uses from the top position.
Kazama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Specht tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Specht trying to control here.
Specht wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple.
Kazama not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple.
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Specht has hold of Kazama's hands but Kazama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kazama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Specht tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Kazama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Kazama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazama working the head and body with strikes.
Kazama controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazama escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kazama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Specht manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kazama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Specht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Specht somewhat.
Kazama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Specht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazama somewhat.
Specht throws a counter combo.
Specht tries for a takedown but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazama wants it to stay on the feet.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.
Specht moves into the clinch successfully.
Kazama successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazama uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specht moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Specht misses with a combination
and Kazama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Specht is breathing heavily.
Kazama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama is taking a breather. Specht says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kazama is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazama winds up and cracks Specht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Specht wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama working Specht over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
Kazama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kazama winds up and cracks Specht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kazama content to control rather than advance.
Kazama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Specht for as long as he can get away with.
Kazama decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazama stuffs the takedown.
Jin Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Specht.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Kazama. No joy for Specht on that attempt.
Kazama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Specht defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Specht shoots in for a double leg but Kazama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Specht avoids nicely.
Specht dives in and grabs Kazama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kazama pushes down on Specht's head and hops out.
Specht gets caught napping as Kazama dives in and scores a takedown. Specht manages to retain guard.
Kazama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazama'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama postures up and lands a big shot to Specht's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specht working a defensive guard but Kazama passes into half guard.
Kazama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Specht can do to turn this around?
Specht is looking to get back to full guard here but Kazama has managed to pass to side control instead.
Specht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Specht takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kazama controls the position from side control.
Kazama lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Kazama politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazama prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specht is looking to regain half guard here but Kazama keeps moving and retains side control.
Kazama decides to stand up, so the ref orders Specht to his feet.
Specht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Specht misses with a takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Specht.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.
Kazama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazama breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Specht with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazama.
Specht let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kazama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Specht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazama avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama shoots in but Specht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Specht looks for a takedown but Kazama sprawls well.
Specht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazama circles away.
Specht takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazama or perhaps it was just good defense by Specht, which made it look bad.
Ken Specht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specht misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
As Jin Kazama got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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