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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Ankle (ranked 0 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 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, Hiroshi Kobayashi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurt Ankle!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankle tries to clinch but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ankle.
Kobayashi shoots in and bounces Ankle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kobayashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ankle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kobayashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kobayashi preventing the sweep.
Kobayashi advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankle misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ankle stops Kobayashi from passing to mount.
Ankle wants to control but Kobayashi postures up.
Ankle manages to get back to half guard.
Ankle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankle wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping busy.
Ankle wants to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi wants to pass to mount but Ankle is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ankle dodges the punch combination from Kobayashi .
Ankle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi controlling from the top position.
Ankle is pulling down on Kobayashi 's head to control his posture.
Kobayashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ankle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ankle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobayashi is one step ahead there.
Kobayashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankle controls Kobayashi momentarily but Kobayashi frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ankle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ankle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kobayashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ankle is controlling Kobayashi 's posture.
Kobayashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kobayashi pushes down on Ankle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kobayashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kobayashi is looking to pass Ankle's guard but actually Ankle recovers to full guard.
Ankle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobayashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ankle is keeping the position for now.
Ankle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kobayashi is controlling him.
Kobayashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Kobayashi dominated that round.
That's time! Kobayashi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ankle has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ankle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kobayashi controlling the pace.
Kobayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ankle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kobayashi in particular looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hiroshi Kobayashi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ankle scores with a jab to the head.
Ankle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ankle clinches but Kobayashi breaks the clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankle being controlled for a moment.
Ankle can't do much from the bottom here.
Ankle tries to escape but Kobayashi is in control.
Kobayashi controls the position.
Ankle is looking for a sweep.
Ankle can't do much from the bottom here.
Kobayashi controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Kobayashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kobayashi '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.
Ankle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kobayashi taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hiroshi Kobayashi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kobayashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kobayashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ankle keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Kobayashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kobayashi stands up.
Kobayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ankle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kobayashi .
Ankle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Kobayashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ankle fails with the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kobayashi controlling from side mount.
Ankle struggling a bit here.
Ankle is trying to improve his position.
Ankle prevents Kobayashi from moving into mount.
Ankle struggling a bit here.
Ankle is trying to improve his position.
Kobayashi controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ankle wants to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ankle's guard now.
Kobayashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ankle keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Ankle wants to stand and escape but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankle keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully.
Kobayashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ankle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kobayashi forces his way into half guard.
Kobayashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ankle is in trouble now - Kobayashi has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a big elbow.
Ankle really wants to buck Kobayashi off and get back to his feet.
Ankle is trying to escape the mount.
Kobayashi controlling the pace for now.
Ankle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankle misses with a looping right.
Ankle throws a leg kick which misses Kobayashi 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobayashi tries to avoid it.
Hiroshi Kobayashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ankle scores with a punch to the head.
Kurt Ankle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ankle tries to clinch up
so Kobayashi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hiroshi Kobayashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurt Ankle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ankle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ankle controls Kobayashi momentarily but Kobayashi frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ankle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kobayashi , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Kobayashi !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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