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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Ikuhisa (ranked 6849 p4p, 539 weight class) and Dan Sergeant (ranked 9360 p4p, 618 weight class). Otavio Ikuhisa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otavio Ikuhisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeant dives in and scores a takedown into Ikuhisa's guard.
Ikuhisa wants to get back to his feet but Sergeant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sergeant trying to control but Ikuhisa is working from the bottom.
Sergeant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ikuhisa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant landing some decent shots from guard.
Ikuhisa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant trying to control but Ikuhisa is working from the bottom.
Sergeant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeant trying to control but Ikuhisa is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sergeant throws a jab but it's blocked by Ikuhisa.
Sergeant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ikuhisa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikuhisa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ikuhisa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ikuhisa keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Ikuhisa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ikuhisa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sergeant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikuhisa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sergeant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikuhisa won't allow Sergeant to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sergeant trying to control from half guard but Ikuhisa is working away.
Sergeant seems to be working for a kimura but Ikuhisa defends the submission attempt.
Ikuhisa won't allow Sergeant to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sergeant seems to be working for a kimura but Ikuhisa defends the submission attempt.
Sergeant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ikuhisa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sergeant is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sergeant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ikuhisa's waist but Ikuhisa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sergeant off to one side.
Sergeant shoots for a takedown but Ikuhisa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sergeant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ikuhisa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant dives in and grabs Ikuhisa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ikuhisa pushes down on Sergeant's head and hops out.
Otavio Ikuhisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Sergeant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ikuhisa is fending him off so far but Sergeant persists. Nope, Ikuhisa circles away and we're back to standing.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sergeant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ikuhisa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ikuhisa wants it to stay on the feet.
Ikuhisa is looking to counter the offense by Sergeant and move into the clinch.
Ikuhisa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sergeant.
Sergeant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ikuhisa circles away.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sergeant.
Sergeant shoots in for a double leg but Ikuhisa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sergeant.
Otavio Ikuhisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Sergeant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ikuhisa defends well and Sergeant ends up having to push Ikuhisa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sergeant manages to circle out of the way.
Sergeant shoots for a takedown but Ikuhisa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ikuhisa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sergeant dives in and grabs Ikuhisa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ikuhisa pushes down on Sergeant's head and hops out.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sergeant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant goes for a double leg but Ikuhisa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ikuhisa continues to drive forward.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sergeant manages to circle out of the way.
Ikuhisa blocks a jab.
Sergeant is breathing heavily.
Sergeant throws a series of punches but Ikuhisa avoids them all with ease.
Sergeant fails to land with a series of punches.
Ikuhisa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Ikuhisa circles away easily
and Ikuhisa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ikuhisa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ikuhisa lands a left hand.
Sergeant blocking some punches.
Ikuhisa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ikuhisa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sergeant is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ikuhisa to the mat. Ikuhisa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sergeant trying to control but Ikuhisa is working from the bottom.
Sergeant stops Ikuhisa from standing up.
Ikuhisa keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikuhisa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sergeant postures up in Ikuhisa's guard and throws a big left but Ikuhisa blocks it.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikuhisa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergeant postures up in Ikuhisa's guard and throws a big left but Ikuhisa blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sergeant goes for a double leg but Ikuhisa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ikuhisa continues to drive forward.
Ikuhisa is looking to counter the offense by Sergeant and move into the clinch.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a takedown but Ikuhisa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sergeant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ikuhisa as he avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sergeant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikuhisa is trying to get back to his feet.
Ikuhisa is not content to let Sergeant control the position.
Sergeant throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dan Sergeant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sergeant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ikuhisa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sergeant creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ikuhisa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sergeant tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sergeant is trying to get an arm triangle but Ikuhisa is defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ikuhisa slips a straight right by Sergeant.
Ikuhisa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ikuhisa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sergeant throws out the jab.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sergeant manages to circle out of the way.
Ikuhisa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ikuhisa is looking to counter the offense by Sergeant and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Otavio Ikuhisa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sergeant fails with a takedown attempt.
Ikuhisa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sergeant.
Ikuhisa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a takedown. Ikuhisa tries to sprawl out of it but Sergeant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ikuhisa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ikuhisa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Otavio Ikuhisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergeant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ikuhisa.
Sergeant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ikuhisa circles away.
Sergeant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ikuhisa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Sergeant tries to get set, Ikuhisa tries to push him back and clinch up but Sergeant manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ikuhisa's waist but Ikuhisa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sergeant off to one side.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sergeant manages to circle out of the way.
Ikuhisa staying out of range there.
Sergeant fails to land the takedown.
Sergeant with a poor takedown
and Ikuhisa counters by moving into the clinch.
Ikuhisa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ikuhisa fails to land.
Ikuhisa misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sergeant.
Ikuhisa working aggressively here.
Sergeant blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikuhisa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sergeant's efforts to push away.
Ikuhisa working aggressively here.
Ikuhisa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ikuhisa fails to land.
Ikuhisa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ikuhisa throws a head punch that misses.
Ikuhisa has a couple of punches blocked by Sergeant.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sergeant.
Ikuhisa misses with some punches.
Sergeant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ikuhisa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ikuhisa working aggressively here.
Sergeant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ikuhisa has a couple of punches blocked by Sergeant.
Sergeant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikuhisa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ikuhisa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sergeant.
Ikuhisa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sergeant blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ikuhisa.
Ikuhisa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ikuhisa.
Ikuhisa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sergeant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ikuhisa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sergeant blocks an uppercut.
Sergeant can't get the takedown.
Ikuhisa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sergeant can do to turn this around?
Sergeant has Ikuhisa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ikuhisa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ikuhisa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ikuhisa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ikuhisa throws a head punch that misses.
Ikuhisa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sergeant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ikuhisa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ikuhisa.
Ikuhisa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ikuhisa fails to land.
Sergeant goes for a takedown attempt but Ikuhisa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sergeant dives in for a single leg takedown but Ikuhisa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sergeant manages to circle out of the way.
Sergeant throws a right and a left that Ikuhisa avoids nicely.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sergeant.
Sergeant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sergeant shoots for a takedown but Ikuhisa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sergeant manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Sergeant misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sergeant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ikuhisa avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otavio Ikuhisa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ikuhisa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Otavio Ikuhisa!
A determined Otavio Ikuhisa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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