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Event:
Chaos FC 9
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rider has Azuma up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rider gets a clinch.
Rider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rider is trying to push Azuma away but Azuma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azuma backwards.
Rider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Azuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rider closes the distance and pushes Azuma back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Azuma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Azuma trying to control the position but instead, Rider has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azuma into the cage.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azumas head.
Rider taking a breather.
Rider wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Rider breaks the clinch.
Azuma fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Rider clinches with his opponent.
Rider prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azuma tries to pull guard but Rider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Rider .
Azuma is trying to maintain a safe position but Rider gets an underhook and turns Azuma into the cage.#BC2#
Rider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rider clinches up against the cage.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azuma backwards.
Rider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Azuma has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Rider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Azuma's head.
Azuma jumps guard but Rider stands there with Azuma around his waist. Azuma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azuma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Rider moves into the clinch.
Azuma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rider up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rider .
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azuma backwards. #BC2#
Rider manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Rider rushes Azuma and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Azuma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rider lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Azuma manages to break the clinch.
Rider has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Azuma tries to bum rush Rider with a series of wild strikes but Rider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Rider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Azuma does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rider , as that shot connected.
Rider scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Azuma is rocked!#CL2#
Rider takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Azuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azuma jumps guard but Rider stands there with Azuma around his waist. Azuma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azuma seems to have got his legs back now.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azuma backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rider has had enough of the clinch but Azuma keeps him there for the moment.
Rider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Azuma has Rider pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azuma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rider tumbling to the mat - Azuma dives into Rider 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rider has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Azuma has passed into side control.
Rider tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Azuma stands up and beckons Rider to his feet. #CL2#
Rider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Rider dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rider circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Rider closes the distance and clinches.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Azuma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Azuma can't get the takedown.
Rider stalling.
Azuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rider prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azumas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Rider .
#TD#
Azuma jumps guard.
Rider looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azuma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rider showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rider is continuing to stall.
Rider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rider stays in close to Azuma's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rider stopping the sweep attempt from Azuma.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azuma has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Rider counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rider stalls. #BC2#
Rider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myles Rider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rider throws a series of punches but Azuma moves out of range.
Matsuo Azuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rider clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azuma tries to pull guard but Rider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Azuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Myles Rider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A short uppercut from Rider .
A nice left hand lands by Rider .
Rider tries to break the clinch but Azuma is controlling the position.
Rider is trying to break free.
Rider pushes Azuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider controlling the action here for a moment.
Rider lands a big right hand that drops Azuma! The killer instinct kicks in and Rider finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rider !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Rider !
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Event:
Chaos FC 6
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Azuma shoots for a takedown but Rizky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rizky dives in and grabs Azuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azuma pushes down on Rizky's head and hops out.
Azuma is looking to counter the offense by Rizky and move into the clinch.
Rizky lands a jab to the nose.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
Azuma is looking for a counter combo.
Azuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rizky's waist but Rizky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azuma off to one side.
Rizky tries to counter with a clinch but Azuma shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azuma slips under a jab from Rizky.
Azuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Rizky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Rizky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azuma trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rizky told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rizky with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Rizky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizky landing some decent shots from guard.
Azuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rizky tries to free his leg and advance position but Azuma is retaining full guard.
Rizky slips nicely into half guard.
Azuma tries to get to full guard but Rizky has control of the leg.
Rizky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizky working over Azuma with some ground and pound. Azuma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rizky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Azuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rizky working the head and body with strikes.
Rizky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Nice strikes from Rizky there.
Rizky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Rizky working Azuma over with strikes.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. Rizky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rizky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rizky seems to be working for a kimura but Azuma defends the submission attempt.
Rizky lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Rizky missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Rizky is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azuma has hold of Rizky's hands but Rizky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Azuma is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Azuma wants to control but Rizky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azuma is in trouble now - Rizky has advanced to mount!
Azuma is breathing heavily.
Rizky lands a nice shot to the head.
Azuma taking shots to the head. #T4#
Rizky lands a heavy elbow.
Rizky lands a big elbow.
Rizky lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Azuma is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Azuma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Rizky working for a guillotine from mount but Azuma is in no mood to give up.
Rizky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Rizky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Azuma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Azuma and Rizky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rizky connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Azuma some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Rizky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rizky working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rizky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Azuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rizky's guard.#ES2#
Rizky pushes Azuma off and gets back to his feet.
Azuma seems to have got his legs back now.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
Azuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizky circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizky, which made it look bad.
Azuma throws a nice head kick!
Rizky throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azuma throws a series of punches but Rizky moves out of range.
Azuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azuma defends it well.#T1#
Rizky swings for the body but Azuma moves out of range.
Azuma fails with the takedown.
Rizky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azuma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Azuma dodges the punch combination from Rizky.
Rizky lands with a nice body punch.
Rizky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Azuma misses #TD2#
and Rizky counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rizky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rizky throws a big elbow that misses.
Azuma keeping full guard, as Rizky tries to pass.
Azuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizky postures up and lands a big shot to Azuma's brow. #SUB2#
Rizky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizky with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Rizky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizky is working Azuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Azuma is trying to control the position but Rizky postures up.
Rizky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizky with a nice head shot there.
Rizky landing with the ground and pound.
Azuma keeping moving, preventing Rizky from controlling successfully.
Azuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rizky drops back looking for a leg! Azuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuma manages to kick Rizky off! Rizky jumps back into Azuma's guard. #T4#
Rizky throwing strikes from guard but Azuma blocks nicely.
Rizky scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rizky drops back looking for a leg! Azuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuma manages to kick Rizky off! Rizky jumps back into Azuma's guard.
Rizky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Azuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rizky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizky misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rizky.
Rizky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Rizky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Azuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azuma defends it well.
Juan Rizky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizky misses with a straight right.
Matsuo Azuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azuma misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rizky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azuma managing to block the knees to the body from Rizky.
Nice elbow from Rizky. #CUT2#
It looks like Matsuo Azuma has been cut.#T1#
Azuma trying to stall but Rizky improves his position.
Rizky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Azuma tries to pull guard but Rizky holds him up against the ropes and eventually Azuma drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizky pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Rizky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azuma is trying to defend but Rizky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azuma has hold of Rizky's hands but Rizky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Rizky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rizky trying to control the action but Azuma is working from the bottom.
Azuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizky. #ES#
Azuma has one foot on Rizky's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rizky moves out of range as Azuma throws a body kick.
Rizky scores with a punch to the head.
Azuma darts in looking for a takedown but Rizky gets double underhooks and turns Azuma into the ropes.
Rizky with the counter takedown but Azuma avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azuma leaves Rizky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Rizky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azuma as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Rizky as Azuma shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Rizky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizky.
Azuma on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Rizky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rizky wants to take a breather but Azuma is having none of it.
Azuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizky.
Azuma trying to hold on to Rizky's head to control him but Rizky postures up.
#T4#
Rizky lands strikes from half guard.
Rizky trying to control from half guard but Azuma is working away. #SUB2#
Rizky seems to be working for a kimura but Azuma defends the submission attempt.
Rizky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azuma keeps working.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Juan Rizky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizky trying to control the action but Azuma is working from the bottom.
Matsuo Azuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azuma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rizky scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Rizky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Rizky!
Juan Rizky took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Chaos FC 4
Date: Sep 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Azuma throws a head kick that misses
and Gaviria counters with a nice body shot.
Azuma throws a head kick but Gaviria moves out of range.
Gaviria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaviria fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Azuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaviria is trying to control but Azuma passes into side control!
Azuma moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Azuma is working to tighten his grip on Gaviria's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gaviria has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Azuma is really squeezing tight and eventually Gaviria passes out! Azuma breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matsuo Azuma!
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Event:
Chaos FC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Azuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Mulvaney lands.
Azuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mulvaney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mulvaney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Azuma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mulvaney scores with a sloppy right hand. Azuma should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Mulvaney. Those never looked like landing.
Azuma misses with a head kick.
Mulvaney lands a jab.
Mulvaney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Azuma is rocked!
Mulvaney closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Azuma out cold! Azuma corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick Mulvaney!
In his post fight interview, Mick Mulvaney started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Azuma shoots in and drives through. Miyata sprawls well.
Azuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miyata lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Miyata darts in and clinches Azuma up against the cage.
Miyata just leaning against Azuma, taking a breather.
Azuma avoids the elbow strike from Miyata, against the cage.
Azuma stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Azuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miyata is looking to clinch but Azuma is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azuma.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Azuma is just out of range.#CL#
Azuma clinches up against the cage.
Azuma can't find room to land a body shot as Miyata controls the action.
#T1##TD#
Azuma manages to pull guard.
Azuma is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Azuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyata is aware though and is defending well.
Azuma trying to keep a closed guard but Miyata is proving a slippery customer.
Azuma throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miyata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azuma's guard.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. Miyata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azuma is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyata is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Miyata is keen to just control but Azuma is a slippery customer.
Azuma wants to improve his position but Miyata is controlling well.
Azuma trying to hold on to Miyata's head to control him but Miyata postures up.
Azuma is looking to improve his position.
#ES#
Azuma kicks Miyata off and gets back to his feet.
Miyata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azuma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miyata sprawls and moves away.
Miyata looks winded!#T3#
Miyata wants to clinch.
Azuma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miyata sprawls and moves away.
Azuma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyata avoids it really well and circles away.
Azuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata misses with a two punch combination.
Azuma fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Miyata moves into range and clinches up with Azuma.
Miyata lands with a left to the head.
Azuma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Miyata pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Miyata is trying to control the position here. Azuma has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Miyata tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Azuma jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matsuo Azuma!
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