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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 2594 p4p, 312 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 21996 p4p, 602 weight class). Metaxas comes to the cage accompanied by Richard Humpty Vission-Superstar . Kamogawa has chosen Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - Hungry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atlas Metaxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxas slips a straight right by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metaxas.
Metaxas throws a right and a left that Kamogawa avoids nicely.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Metaxas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamogawa. Kamogawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamogawa connects with a right hand. Metaxas shakes it off.
Metaxas fails with a takedown attempt.
Metaxas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamogawa tries to avoid it but Metaxas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamogawa to the ground. Kamogawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metaxas.
Metaxas checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamogawa clobbers Metaxas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Metaxas avoids it easily.
Kamogawa tried to score with a low kick but Metaxas checks it.
Kamogawa thuds his right hand into Metaxas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxas throws a right hand that Kamogawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamogawa also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamogawa cracks Metaxas with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamogawa slips under a jab from Metaxas.
Kamogawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metaxas clinches.
Metaxas lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kamogawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamogawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Kamogawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metaxas doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Metaxas.
Kamogawa throws a leg kick but Metaxas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metaxas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metaxas lands with a cross.
Metaxas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamogawa's calf.
Kamogawa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metaxas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A leg kick checked by Metaxas.
Metaxas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamogawa. Kamogawa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Metaxas's shoulder, as Metaxas tries to avoid the shot.
Metaxas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamogawa moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamogawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Metaxas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Metaxas misses.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Kamogawa misses with a leg kick
and Metaxas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Metaxas advances to half guard.
Kamogawa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamogawa wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamogawa is concentrating on defense, preventing Metaxas from advancing position.
Metaxas is working for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metaxas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metaxas is nestled in close to Kamogawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa tries to roll over but Metaxas keeps him under control.
Kamogawa wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Metaxas is working for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Metaxas prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Kamogawa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamogawa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Metaxas jumps into side control!
Kamogawa is trying to control Metaxas's posture but Metaxas avoids it.
Metaxas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamogawa, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamogawa is not content to let Metaxas control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Metaxas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Metaxas working away.
Kamogawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Metaxas is thwarting Kamogawa's attempts to control the position.
Metaxas wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Metaxas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamogawa keeping control of the position.
Kamogawa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Metaxas jumps into side control!
Metaxas blocks the strikes from Kamogawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genji Kamogawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kamogawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metaxas throws out the jab.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Metaxas ducked under it nicely.
Metaxas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metaxas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamogawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a low kick, looking for Metaxas's leg but Metaxas calmly moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamogawa enables Metaxas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamogawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kamogawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metaxas is one step ahead there.
Metaxas trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Metaxas's head to control his posture.
Metaxas preventing the sweep.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Metaxas's head to control his posture.
Kamogawa trying to keep a closed guard but Metaxas is proving a slippery customer.
Kamogawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamogawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa checks the leg kick.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Metaxas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa lands a jab to the head.
Metaxas checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metaxas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metaxas moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Metaxas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kamogawa just manages to avoid it.
Metaxas misses with a right hand
and Kamogawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa ducks under a wild hook from Metaxas.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metaxas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamogawa tries to work over Metaxas's front leg with a kick but Metaxas checks it.
Kamogawa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamogawa motions for Metaxas to come forward. Kamogawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamogawa dodges the punch combination from Metaxas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamogawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metaxas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamogawa tries to avoid it but Metaxas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamogawa to the ground. Kamogawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metaxas drops his hands momentarily and Kamogawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa lands with an overhand left.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Metaxas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metaxas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Metaxas was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Metaxas. Those never looked like landing.
Metaxas misses with a body shot.
Kamogawa cracks Metaxas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metaxas tries to land a leg kick but Kamogawa saw it coming and moves away.
Kamogawa tests Metaxas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metaxas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Metaxas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Metaxas slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metaxas checks a leg kick.
Metaxas tried to counter with a leg kick but Kamogawa avoided it.
Metaxas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamogawa checks a low kick from Metaxas.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metaxas throws a lazy right hand but Kamogawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamogawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metaxas walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas with a poor takedown
and Kamogawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamogawa throws a low kick but Metaxas avoids it.
Metaxas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamogawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Metaxas ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamogawa misses with a low kick as Metaxas jumps back.
Kamogawa tried to score with a low kick but Metaxas checks it.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the head.
Metaxas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Metaxas avoids the punch easily.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Metaxas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamogawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Kamogawa as he checks the leg kick.
Metaxas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metaxas throws out a leg kick but Kamogawa moves out of range and Metaxas only half commits.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamogawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metaxas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas defending well as Kamogawa loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamogawa scores with the left hand. Metaxas knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas slips under a jab.
Metaxas tries a low kick but Kamogawa avoids it.
Kamogawa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamogawa connects with a crisp jab.
Metaxas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamogawa takes a step back to recover.
Metaxas shoots in for a takedown but Kamogawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamogawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Metaxas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamogawa is looking to slow Metaxas down with leg kicks.
Kamogawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamogawa throws out a leg kick but Metaxas moves out of range and Kamogawa only half commits.
Metaxas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamogawa's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxas content to control rather than advance.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Metaxas has control of the leg.
Atlas Metaxas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas is thwarting Kamogawa's attempts to control the position.
Metaxas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metaxas thows a huge punch but Kamogawa dodges it nicely.
Kamogawa trying to control here.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Metaxas has control of the leg.
Metaxas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metaxas wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa has hold of Metaxas's hands but Metaxas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metaxas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamogawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamogawa wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well.
Metaxas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamogawa wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamogawa is trying to stand.
Kamogawa wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well.
Metaxas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamogawa is just riding it out for now. Metaxas eventually gives up the hold.
Kamogawa taking some punishment here, with Metaxas in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas passes into side control, despite Kamogawa's attempt to control the position.
Metaxas working away.
Metaxas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamogawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kamogawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamogawa trying to control from the bottom.
Metaxas is keen to just control but Kamogawa is a slippery customer.
Metaxas is trying to work for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well.
Kamogawa is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metaxas drops an elbow to the side of Kamogawa's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genji Kamogawa.
I've got Kamogawa 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atlas Metaxas!
Our winner, Atlas Metaxas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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