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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goji Kano (ranked 4871 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 4870 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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BJJ Brown 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 New York, Goji Kano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leo Nani sprawls well initially but Kano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leo Nani is trying to get back to full guard.
Kano seems to be looking for submissions.
Kano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leo Nani is just riding it out for now. Kano eventually gives up the hold.
Kano is trying to work for a kimura but Leo Nani is defending well.
Leo Nani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kano pulls his head out easily.
Kano seems to be working for a kimura but Leo Nani defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kano seems to be looking for submissions.
Kano seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kano is looking for a kimura here.
Kano seems to be working for a kimura but Leo Nani defends the submission attempt.
Kano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leo Nani sees it coming and defends easily.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
Kano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leo Nani defends it well.
Kano wants to work for an arm triangle but Leo Nani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leo Nani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leo Nani looking for submissions off his back.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kano is working for a submission of some sort.
Kano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leo Nani defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kano.
Kano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leo Nani manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leo Nani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leo Nani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leo Nani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leo Nani tries to buck Kano off but Kano is having none of it.
Leo Nani gets back to half guard.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leo Nani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
Kano prevents Leo Nani from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kano is working for a kimura but Leo Nani is defending it quite comfortably.
Leo Nani is defending against the submission attempts here by Kano.
Leo Nani is trying to get back to full guard.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leo Nani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kano.
Kano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goji Kano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leo Nani enables Kano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leo Nani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leo Nani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kano drops back looking for a leg! Leo Nani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leo Nani manages to kick Kano off! Kano jumps back into Leo Nani's guard.
Kano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leo Nani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kano has managed to get both his arms back between Leo Nani's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kano looking to pass the guard.
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kano drops back looking for a leg! Leo Nani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leo Nani manages to kick Kano off! Kano jumps back into Leo Nani's guard.
Kano advances to half guard.
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
Kano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leo Nani sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leo Nani sees it coming and defends easily.
Leo Nani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leo Nani looking for a guillotine here but Kano defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo Nani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kano defends it easily.
Leo Nani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kano looking to pass the guard.
Kano is working hard here to advance position.
Leo Nani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kano drops back looking for a leg! Leo Nani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leo Nani manages to kick Kano off! Kano jumps back into Leo Nani's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano drops back looking for a leg! Leo Nani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leo Nani manages to kick Kano off! Kano jumps back into Leo Nani's guard.
Leo Nani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kano defends it easily.
Leo Nani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leo Nani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kano defends it easily.
Leo Nani is looking for a triangle but Kano pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leo Nani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leo Nani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kano drops back looking for a leg! Leo Nani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leo Nani manages to kick Kano off! Kano jumps back into Leo Nani's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goji Kano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Leo Nani fails with a takedown attempt.
Leo Nani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leo Nani has his foot on Kano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kano works his way back into a safe position though.
Kano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leo Nani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leo Nani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leo Nani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kano forces his way into half guard.
Kano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leo Nani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leo Nani is defending against the submission attempts here by Kano.
Kano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leo Nani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kano.
Kano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kano is looking for a kimura but Leo Nani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kano to get the leverage.
Leo Nani works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leo Nani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kano has managed to get both his arms back between Leo Nani's legs - danger averted.
Kano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kano tries for a kimura but Leo Nani is defending well.
Leo Nani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leo Nani tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano is trying to get an arm triangle but Leo Nani is defending well.
Kano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leo Nani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leo Nani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leo Nani looking for submissions off his back.
Kano is trying to work for a kimura but Leo Nani is defending well.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kano has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leo Nani defend it? Kano steps over the head and cranks it - Leo Nani is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goji Kano!
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