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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyril Mostakaev (ranked 2153 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Hajime Nakamura (ranked 185 p4p, 103 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Soldier of Fortune - Loudness as his entrance music. Hajime Nakamura has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyril Mostakaev's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Powerful takedowns
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyril Mostakaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hajime Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostakaev looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mostakaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mostakaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Mostakaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Mostakaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakamura.
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Mostakaev saw that one coming.
Mostakaev tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostakaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mostakaev defends it nicely.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mostakaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Mostakaev, which made it look bad.
Kyril Mostakaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajime Nakamura.
Mostakaev moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Mostakaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Mostakaev is avoiding it.
Kyril Mostakaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Mostakaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Mostakaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mostakaev.
Mostakaev has Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Mostakaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mostakaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mostakaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Mostakaev's legs - danger averted.
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mostakaev is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is keeping the position.
Mostakaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mostakaev is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mostakaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyril Mostakaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Mostakaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura tries a low kick but Mostakaev avoids it.
Mostakaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Mostakaev misses with a looping right.
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch.
Mostakaev manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mostakaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mostakaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Mostakaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mostakaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mostakaev wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostakaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mostakaev has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Nakamura working for a triangle but Mostakaev defends it easily.
Mostakaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mostakaev wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Kyril Mostakaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but instead Mostakaev has moved into half guard.
Mostakaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mostakaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostakaev looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Mostakaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyril Mostakaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mostakaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakamura.
Mostakaev looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Mostakaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Mostakaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Mostakaev blocks the leg kick.
Mostakaev is looking to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch.
Mostakaev throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Mostakaev avoids nicely.
Mostakaev tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nakamura.
Mostakaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mostakaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Mostakaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hajime Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mostakaev is retaining full guard.
Mostakaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mostakaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Mostakaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura postures up in Mostakaev's guard and throws a big left but Mostakaev blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Mostakaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mostakaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Mostakaev is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Mostakaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully.
Nakamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mostakaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Nakamura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mostakaev passes Nakamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyril Mostakaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mostakaev, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!
Kyril Mostakaev wins by unanimous decision!
Kyril Mostakaev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Hajime Nakamura had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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