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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mabishiro Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mabishiro Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Cowen has control of the leg.
Cowen stalling.
Sakamoto trying to control here.
Cowen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cowen'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto trying to control but Cowen postures up.
Cowen trying to control the pace.
Sakamoto trying to control here.
Sakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cowen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakamoto on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cowen throwing shots but Sakamoto is blocking nicely.
Cowen controlling the action here.
Cowen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cowen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
Cowen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
Cowen stopping the sweep attempt from Sakamoto.
Cowen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto has his feet on Cowen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cowen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sakamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Sakamoto regains half guard.
Cowen is thwarting Sakamoto's attempts to control the position.
Sakamoto looks gassed!
Cowen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sakamoto controls his leg.
Cowen slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cowen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cowen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cowen wants to pass the guard but Sakamoto is defending well.
Sakamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cowen is working away from the top position though.
Cowen prevents Sakamoto from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to control but Cowen is keeping busy.
Sakamoto is breathing heavily.
Sakamoto wants to stand back up but Cowen manages to pass into side control.
Cowen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Cowen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Cowen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cowen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cowen working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen decides to stand back up. Cowen steps back and let's Sakamoto get back to his feet.
Sakamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cowen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cowen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cowen moves nicely into side control.
Josh Cowen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cowen controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to control but Cowen postures up.
Cowen decides to stand back up. Cowen steps back and let's Sakamoto get back to his feet.
Cowen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sakamoto is trying to defend but Cowen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakamoto wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cowen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cowen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sakamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sakamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Sakamoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cowen connects with a decent elbow.
Cowen is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cowen is really struggling to control Sakamoto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen just content to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Cowen.
Cowen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sakamoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cowen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Cowen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sakamoto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cowen prevents Sakamoto from improving his position.
That's four 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.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakamoto tries to kick Cowen off but Cowen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cowen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabishiro Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Cowen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Cowen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cowen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Cowen!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
27% |
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