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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 18
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cinotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Katov's sensitive parts.
Cinotti is looking to slow Katov down with leg kicks.
Katov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cinotti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cinotti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katov taking some punishment here, with Cinotti in his half guard.
Cinotti lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinotti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cinotti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cinotti lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Katov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cinotti jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 16
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Katov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Larsson drops Katov with a beautiful combination! Katov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Larsson is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Felix Katov has been cut.
Katov switches off momentarily and Larsson cracks him with a monster right hand! Katov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Larsson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Larsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Larsson!
Jack Larsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 13
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Felix Katov has been cut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katov is keeping busy.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Katov uses from the top position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Katov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Katov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Johnson wanted to stand there but Katov had control of the position.
Katov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Katov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Katov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Katov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katov being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Johnson'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.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Katov working a defensive guard here.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson wants to stand but Katov has his arm trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the position but Katov is working away.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson wants to control but Katov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Katov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Katov is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson staying calm.
Johnson tries to stand but Katov is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Katov's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Katov sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Katov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Katov clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Katov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Katov looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Katov trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Katov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katov is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Katov is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Katov trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Katov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Katov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Katov wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#T3#
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Katov is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Katov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Katov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Katov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.#T4#
Katov not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Katov has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Katov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Johnson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Katov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Katov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Katov from controlling successfully.
Johnson is pulling down on Katov's head to control his posture.
Katov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katov can do to turn this around?
Katov is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Katov is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Johnson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Katov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Katov and Johnson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Katov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Katov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Katov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU#
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Katov is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Katov's guard.
Katov is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
Katov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Katov wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dwayne Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Katov is rocked!#T4#
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Katov is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Katov seems to have recovered his senses.
Further stalling from Johnson.
Katov tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Felix Katov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Sosuke Kotani 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... Dwayne Johnson!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 10
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Katov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Kowalczyk lands a big head kick that sends Katov tumbling to the mat! Kowalczyk takes a step backwards and waves Katov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Felix Katov has been cut.
Katov moves in looking to clinch but Kowalczyk pushes him off.
Kowalczyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kowalczyk! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcin Kowalczyk!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 8
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
NoMono wants to clinch.
NoMono connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katov's hands.
Katov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NoMono feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Katovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Katov moves forwards but NoMono connects with a nice, crisp jab.
NoMono digs a good body shot into Katov's ribs.
Katov's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Katov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
NoMono works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
NoMono wants to clinch up but Katov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Katov instigates a clinch.
NoMono blocks an uppercut.
NoMono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono works on Katov's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from NoMono fails to land.
NoMono lands a hook that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
NoMono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katov has him pressed against the cage.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
NoMono throws a punch but it's blocked by Katov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
NoMono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Katov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono misses with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katov.
NoMono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMono blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katov.
NoMono misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov misses with the head strike.
NoMono is working Katov over against the cage.
NoMono lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NoMono lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NoMono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katov looks winded!#T3#
NoMono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono scores with an uppercut up the middle.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono misses with some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NoMono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NoMono misses with some punches.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NoMono's efforts to push away.
NoMono misses with some punches.
NoMono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NoMono working aggressively here.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
NoMono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NoMono scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NoMono working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NoMono.
NoMono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
Katov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
NoMono blocking some punches.
NoMono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katov misses with some punches.
NoMono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yumi NoMono will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Katov wants to clinch up but NoMono keeps it at a distance.
NoMono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Katov has taken the fight to the clinch.
NoMono working hard to break the clinch.
Katov misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono scores with a shoulder strike.
Katov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NoMono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
NoMono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katov scores with a shot to the side of NoMono's head. #T1#
Katov working aggressively here.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono tries a body shot but Katov blocks it.
Katov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NoMono backwards.
NoMono misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Katov.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono tries a body shot but Katov blocks it.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMono takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Katov on the inside.
Katov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NoMono's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
NoMono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NoMono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NoMono has a couple of punches blocked by Katov.
NoMono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Katov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felix Katov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from NoMono.
NoMono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katov pushes NoMono back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
Katov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from NoMono fails to land.
Katov working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by NoMono.
NoMono is trying to force a seperation but Katov has the dominant position.
Katov lands a left hand that snaps the head of NoMono backwards.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov working aggressively here.
Katov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NoMono's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katov.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Katov.
NoMono scores with a hook to the body.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
NoMono blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NoMono lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
NoMono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NoMono working hard to break the clinch.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
NoMono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NoMono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NoMono swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov misses with some punches.
NoMono is trying to break the clinch but Katov has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Katov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! NoMono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Katov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Katov takes one on the button.#CL2#
NoMono tries to keep at a distance but Katov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
NoMono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from NoMono.
Katov misses with some punches.
NoMono tries to work over Katov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NoMono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NoMono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov lands a shoulder strike.
NoMono tries to throw a body punch but Katov avoids it by throwing NoMono back against the cage.
Katov misses with the head strike.
NoMono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katov's elbow.
NoMono can't find room to land a body shot as Katov controls the action.
#T1#
Katov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NoMono tries to break the clinch but Katov is controlling the position.
NoMono gets through Katov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
Katov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
NoMono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NoMono pushes Katov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NoMono tries to break free but Katov pushes him back against the cage.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono has had enough of the clinch but Katov keeps him there for the moment.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov working aggressively here.
NoMono blocking some punches.
NoMono lands with a light punch inside.
NoMono has a couple of punches blocked by Katov.
#T2#
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov misses with some punches.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono blocks an uppercut.
Katov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NoMono tries to circle away but Katov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NoMono tries to circle away but Katov has him pinned against the cage.
NoMono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
NoMono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from NoMono.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono can't find room to land a body shot as Katov controls the action.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMono digs a right hand into Katov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katov's gas tank.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono lands a left hand.
#T4#
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov misses with some punches.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
Katov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katov.
NoMono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
NoMono throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katovs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NoMono has had enough of the clinch but Katov keeps him there for the moment.
NoMono tries to break the clinch but Katov is controlling the position.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono misses with a body punch.
NoMono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
Katov lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Katov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Katov!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Katov blocks a head kick by Takeyama.
Katov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Katov closes the distance and pushes Takeyama back into the cage.
Takeyama missing with knees to the body.
Takeyama blocks an uppercut.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Takeyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Takeyama has been cut.
Katov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Katov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katov lands a right hand.
A short right from Katov on the inside.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeyama.
Katov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeyama is trying to stall.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to control Katov's arms but Katov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeyama has his back to the cage.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Takeyama fails to land.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov misses with some punches.
Takeyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeyama looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeyama looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Takeyama looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshihiro Takeyama.
Katov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Takeyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Takeyama tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Katov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Katov is breathing heavily.
Takeyama is looking to escape.#ES2#
Takeyama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Katov clinches.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Takeyama tries a knee to the head but Katov blocks it.
Takeyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Katov gets an underhook and turns Takeyama into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Takeyama is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Katov has denied him.
Takeyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeyama.
Takeyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Katov avoids the damage to the body.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeyama misses with a punch to the body.
Takeyama tries to throw a body punch but Katov avoids it by throwing Takeyama back against the cage.
Katov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeyama backwards.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
Katov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Takeyama blocks an uppercut.
Takeyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Takeyama stalling in the clinch but Katov improves position.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katov prevents a body shot from Takeyama.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takeyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katov's brow.
Takeyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katov avoids it.
Takeyama trying to land knees to the body.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Katov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Katov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeyama's guard.
Takeyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeyama is looking to stand back up but Katov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Takeyama.
Takeyama tries to kick Katov off but Katov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Katov trying to control from half guard but Takeyama is working away.
Takeyama is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Katov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Katov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeyama.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeyama.
Takeyama looking to stall.
Takeyama taking a breather.
Katov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeyama can do to turn this around?
Takeyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Takeyama missing with knees to the body.
Takeyama misses with some punches.
#T2#
Katov working aggressively here.
Takeyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Katov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takeyama is trying to stall.
Takeyama throws a head punch that misses.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katov is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Katov pushes Takeyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Katov gets an underhook and turns Takeyama into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshihiro Takeyama.
Takeyama looks to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takeyama! #ES2#
Takeyama sneaks out the side door and pushes Katov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Takeyama is looking to clinch but Katov is avoiding it.
Takeyama darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Katov counters with a shoot takedown. Takeyama fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##ES2#
Takeyama kicks Katov off and gets to his feet.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katov attempts a counter takedown but Takeyama avoids it well and moves away.
Yoshihiro Takeyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeyama sprawls and moves away.
Takeyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felix Katov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeyama is looking to clinch but Katov is avoiding it.
Takeyama wants to clinch up but Katov keeps it at a distance.
Takeyama wants to clinch.
Katov keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Takeyama is looking to clinch but Katov is avoiding it.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Katov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Katov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov is having none of it.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov moves out of range.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov moves out of range.
Takeyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Takeyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeyama is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Katov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takeyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeyama looks to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a shoot takedown. Takeyama fights it but they end up in guard.
Takeyama is looking to stand up but Katov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Takeyama manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
Takeyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katov working aggressively here.
Takeyama is looking to control Katov's arms but Katov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeyama has his back to the cage.
Takeyama misses with a knee to the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeyama stalling in the clinch but Katov improves position.
Takeyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katov's elbow.
Felix Katov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katov is defending well for now.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takeyama trying to land knees to the body.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katov blocks an uppercut.
Takeyama looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshihiro Takeyama.
Katov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
Takeyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takeyama keeping moving, preventing Katov from controlling successfully.
Katov stops Takeyama from standing up. #T3#
Takeyama keeping moving, preventing Katov from controlling successfully.
Katov stops Takeyama from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Takeyama is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Takeyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeyama misses with a knee strike.
Katov avoiding damage as Takeyama throws knees to the body.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeyama taking a breather.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Takeyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Takeyama misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Katov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
Takeyama tries to stall but Katov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Katov blocks a body shot from Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katov is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Katov.
Takeyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Katov.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshihiro Takeyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Katov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Katov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katov, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Katov!
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