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Event:
Pacio 30 Chaos vs Larsson II
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ebon enables Sullivan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ebon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sullivan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sullivan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sullivan seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Sullivan is working for a kimura but Ebon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebon sees it coming and defends easily.
Ebon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Sullivan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ebon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sullivan has cracked it and Ebon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Sullivan!
A victorious Mickey Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pacio 24
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Murakami is looking to clinch but Ebon is avoiding it.
#CL#
Ebon has managed to clinch.
Murakami fails to pull guard.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murakami is trying to push Ebon away but Ebon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ebon scores with a shot to the side of Murakami's head.
Ebon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murakami is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yunus Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.
Murakami tries to break the clinch but Ebon is controlling the position.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Murakami breaks from the clinch.
Murakami has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ebon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murakami doesn't manage to clinch there - Ebon circles away.
Murakami tries for a takedown but Ebon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yunus Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ebon darts in and clinches Murakami up against the cage.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
#T1#
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Murakami dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ebon to keep the fight standing.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murakami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami is working for takedown but Ebon is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Ebon.
Murakami tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ebon smiles and moves away.
#T2##CL#
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Murakami fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami takes a shot to the head.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Ebon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ebon is keeping busy.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murakami blocking some punches.
#T3#
Murakami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ebon walks away with a smile on his face. Murakami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ebon clinches with his opponent.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami trying to control the position but instead, Ebon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murakami into the cage.
Murakami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
Murakami goes for a takedown attempt but Ebon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Murakami controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Murakami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami has Ebon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ebon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Ebon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ebon clinches up against the cage.
Ebon gets through Murakami's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ebon scores with a shot to the side of Murakami's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Ebon lands with a short shot to the head.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon prevents Murakami from breaking the clinch.
Murakami is looking to break free of the clinch but Ebon has double underhooks.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
Murakami tries to pull guard but Ebon won't allow it.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Murakami trying to control the position but instead, Ebon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murakami into the cage.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murakami tries for a takedown but Ebon manages to get underhooks.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ebon.
Murakami is trying to break the clinch but Ebon has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Murakami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yunus Ebon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Ebon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Murakami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murakami is looking to slow Ebon down with leg kicks. #CL#
Ebon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Ebon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yunus Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.
Ebon lands a left hand.
#T2##TD2#
Murakami manages to pull 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Murakami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ebon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ebon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murakami dodges the ground and pound from Ebon.
Ebon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ebon scoring with punches from side control.
Ebon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murakami on the ground.
Ebon throwing strikes but Murakami manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murakami misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ebon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murakami can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Murakami decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Ebon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
#T3#
Murakami goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ebon prevents it.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Murakami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murakami changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ebon tries to avoid it but Murakami manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ebon to the ground. Ebon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Ebon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebon lands a nice uppercut.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ebon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ebon.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Ebon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ebon working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ebon. #T4#
Ebon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Murakami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ebon clinches.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Ebon lands a hook that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Yunus Ebon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami stalling in the clinch.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Murakami stalling in the clinch but Ebon improves position.
Murakami jumps guard but Ebon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Ebon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Murakami chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Ebon lands with a left to the head.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
Murakami controlling the action here for a moment.
Ebon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon lands with a short shot to the head.
Murakami has had enough of the clinch but Ebon keeps him there for the moment.
Ebon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murakamis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ebon to keep the fight standing.
Ebon working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Murakami manages to pull guard.
Ebon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murakami wants to sweep here but Ebon controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Murakami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ebon connects with a couple of short punches.
Ebon throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebon distracts Murakami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ebon throws a strike but Murakami rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murakami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murakami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murakami slips nicely into half guard.
Murakami wants to take a breather but Ebon is having none of it.
Murakami uses his free foot to push down on Ebon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Murakami thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that Ebon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murakami controlling the pace for now.
Ebon is squirming around, avoiding Murakami's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Murakami working for a submission but Ebon is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Murakami trying to control but Ebon is having none of it.
Murakami throws a sloppy strike and Ebon uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Ebon has ended up in Murakami's guard.
Ebon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murakami's head.
Ebon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murakami manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ebon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ebon keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully. #T4##ES#
Ebon has his feet on Murakami's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Ebon clinches.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Murakami gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebon keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yunus Ebon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ebon, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yunus Ebon!
A very excited looking Yunus Ebon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ebon darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Ebon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ebon after a bit of a struggle.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ebon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ebon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ebon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Ebon lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Ebon misses with some punches.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ebon wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Ebon sprawls well.#CL2#
Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Ebon. Ebon maintains the clinch.
Ebon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Dos Santos scores with a takedown into Ebon's guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ebon wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Dos Santos's hips, looking to push off. But Dos Santos grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Ebon screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Junior Dos Santos!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 18
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ebon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larios counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ebon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larios blocking some punches.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Larios.
Ebon lands a nice uppercut.
Larios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Larios drags the fight down to the ground.
Ebon prevents Larios from getting back to his feet.
Larios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Larios is working for a kimura but Ebon is defending it quite comfortably.
Larios works his way into full mount! #T1#
Larios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Larios throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ebon because Larios loaded up on that one.
Larios unloads with some shots from mount but Ebon bucks and avoids them well.
Larios controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Larios working for a submission but Ebon is keeping him at bay.
Ebon is trying to stand.
Larios controlling from the full mount.
Larios looking to control but Ebon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
You get the feeling that Ebon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Larios looking to finish with strikes here!
Ebon tries to buck Larios off but he can't manage it.
Larios throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ebon because Larios loaded up on that one.
Ebon is trying to stand up.
Larios unloads with some shots from mount but Ebon bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larios looking to finish with strikes here!
We've been informed that Ebon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Larios throwing strikes here but Ebon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Larios wants to control the pace but Ebon is squirming around nicely.
Larios thowing shots but they're missing.
Larios throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Larios misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larios controlling from the full mount.
Ebon is squirming around, avoiding Larios's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Larios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ebon has managed to clinch.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larios's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larios blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Larios can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larios backwards.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Larios's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon has Larios pressed against the cage, preventing Larios from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebon can do to turn this around?
Larios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon lands a hook that snaps the head of Larios backwards.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Ebon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larioss head.
Ebon keeps control of Larios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ebon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ebon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larios backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larios.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Larios pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larios controls Ebon momentarily but Ebon frees himself.
Ebon won't allow Larios to get back to his feet.
Ebon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ebon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ebon throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ebon with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Larios pushes Ebon off and gets back to his feet.
Calvin Larios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ebon closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Larios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Larios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon lands a right hand.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larios wants to break the clinch but can't.
Larios lands with a right to the head.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larios looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Larios. #T4#
Larios is trying to push Ebon away but Ebon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yunus Ebon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Larios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larios.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Larios.
Larios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Larios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebon avoids it.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Larios.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon 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!
Larios goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ebon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Larios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Ebon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Larios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ebon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Ebon tries to get set, Larios tries to push him back and clinch up but Ebon manages to avoid the attempt.
Larios keeps the fight on the outside.
Larios seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Larios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ebon checks it well. #CL2#
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Larios.
Ebon keeps control of Larios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Larios.
Larios can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Larios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Larios.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Ebon misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Larios.
Ebon misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ebon.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larios has had enough of the clinch but Ebon keeps him there for the moment.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Larios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Larios.
Larios is trying to break free.
Ebon working aggressively here.
#T2#
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Larios.
Larios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Larios.
Ebon takes a shot to the head.
Larios is trying to break the clinch but Ebon is controlling him.
Ebon lands with a left to the head.
Ebon lands with a light punch inside.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larios wants to break free but Ebon has control.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Larios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon lands a right hand.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Ebon misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ebon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ebon gets a clinch.
Larios blocks an uppercut.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Larios.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Larios uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Larios has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ebon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) #T4#
Larios missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Ebon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Larios gets his way!
#SUB#
Larios has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Larios punches the canvas rather than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Larios is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yunus Ebon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ebon 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yunus Ebon!
Yunus Ebon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Calvin Larios stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bwiset!!!!! F@#k that! Potang ina yan!!!!
i'm really disappointed with my self right now..... I'm thinking about retiring.'.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 14
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Ebon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ebon rushes Kazuhiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kazuhiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kazuhiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ebon lands a left hand.
Kazuhiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazuhiro.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazuhiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Kazuhiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Ebon gets an underhook and turns Kazuhiro into the cage.
Kazuhiro works on Ebon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kazuhiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Ebon lands a left hand.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land. #T1#
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuhiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazuhiro taking a breather.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuhiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Ebon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kazuhiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Kazuhiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kazuhiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ebon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuhiro. #T2#
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kazuhiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ebon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Kazuhiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ebon clinches up with Kazuhiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Kazuhiro blocking some punches.
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!
Ebon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazuhiro backwards.
I was talking to Kazuhiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuhiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Good body shot from Kazuhiro.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kazuhiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebon backwards.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuhiro.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazuhiro blocking some punches.
Ebon gets through Kazuhiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ebon prevents it.
Kazuhiro pushes Ebon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ebon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kazuhiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuhiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebon.
We've been informed that Ebon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Kazuhiro taking a breather.
Ebon being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro lands a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazuhiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazuhiro lands a nice uppercut.
Kazuhiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazuhiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Ebon dominated that round.
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#
Ebon moves to clinch but Kazuhiro breaks away
and Kazuhiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yunus Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebon tries to clinch up
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebon moves to clinch but Kazuhiro breaks away
and Kazuhiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebon darts in trying to clinch
and Kazuhiro counters with a left and a right that stings Ebon.
Yunus Ebon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro connects with a right hand. Ebon shakes it off.
Ebon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ebon drives through and clinches with Kazuhiro against the cage.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Ebon misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ebon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Kazuhiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Kazuhiro gets control of Ebon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kazuhiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kazuhiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazuhiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ebon with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kazuhiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ebon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazuhiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ebon. #SUB#
Kazuhiro is looking for a triangle but Ebon pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Ebon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kazuhiro has his feet on Ebon's thighs here. He's pushed Ebon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ebon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Kazuhiro!
After the fight, Katsu Kazuhiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 12
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ebon fails with the takedown
and The Sublime Paralytic counters with a stiff right hand.
Yunus Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Sublime Paralytic lands an overhand right.
Ebon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ebon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Sublime Paralytic works over Ebon's head and body with a nice combination.
Ebon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Sublime Paralytic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Sublime Paralytic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from The Sublime Paralytic lands.#ROC2#
Ebon is rocked!
Ebon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Sublime Paralytic counters with a huge right that knocks Ebon out cold! The Sublime Paralytic is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic!
Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Saitou. #TD#
Ebon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saitou to the ground. Ebon is now in Saitou's guard.#SUB2#
Saitou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ebon is aware though and is defending well.
Saitou wants to get back to his feet but Ebon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ebon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ebon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ebon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saitou dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ebon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saitou on the ground.
Saitou wants to control from the top but Ebon keeps moving.
Ebon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saitou is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Saitou postures up in Ebon's guard and throws a big left but Ebon blocks it.
Saitou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Ebon has his feet on Saitou's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ebon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saitou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ebon.
Ebon shoots in for a double leg but Saitou sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunus Ebon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebon is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Saitou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ebon's guard.#SU2#
Saitou decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ebon, up you get! #CL2#
Ebon tries to keep at a distance but Saitou has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ebon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saitou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ebon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Ebon. No joy for Saitou on that attempt.
Ebon throwing a counter right hand but Saitou manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ebon gets tackled into the cage by Saitou. Saitou maintains the clinch.
Saitou tries to break free but Ebon pushes him back against the cage.
Saitou trying to control the position but instead, Ebon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saitou into the cage.#BC#
Ebon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ebon shoots in for a takedown but Saitou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebon dives in and grabs Saitou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saitou pushes down on Ebon's head and hops out.
Saitou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Saitou has managed to clinch.
Ebon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saitou prevents it.
Saitou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saitou is trying to push Ebon away but Ebon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Ebon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saitou smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Saitou clinches with his opponent.
Saitou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saitou tries to break free but Ebon pushes him back against the cage.
Saitou has Ebon pushed against the cage.
Ebon letting Saitou take a breather here.
Saitou looking to stall.
#BC2#
Saitou breaks the clinch.
Saitou lands with a kick to the temple. Ebon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ebon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ebon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Saitou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Ebon scores with a takedown into Saitou's guard.#ES2#
Saitou wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebon shoots in for a takedown but Saitou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebon shoots in looking for a takedown. Saitou tries to sprawl out of it but Ebon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saitou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Saitou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Saitou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Saitou clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Saitou - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Ebon manages to break the clinch.
Ebon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ebon wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Ebon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saitou's guard.
Ebon throws a strike but Saitou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ebon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Ebon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saitou presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ebon jumps into guard, dragging Saitou to the mat.
Saitou throwing strikes but missing.
Saitou working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saitou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ebon's guard.
Saitou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ebon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saitou working Ebon over with strikes.
Ebon is trying to stand up here but Saitou is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Saitou is working for a kimura but Ebon is defending it quite comfortably.
Saitou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Saitou is working for a kimura but Ebon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Saitou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ebon is just riding it out for now. Saitou eventually gives up the hold.
Ebon looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Saitou is working for a submission of some sort.
Saitou prevents Ebon from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Saitou is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
#SUB2#
Saitou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Saitou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ebon defends it well. #T3#
Saitou not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Saitou is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebon is trying to stand up here but Saitou is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ebon is defending against the submission attempts here by Saitou.
Ebon is trying to stand up here but Saitou is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ebon shoots in for a takedown but Saitou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saitou defends well and Ebon ends up having to push Saitou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ebon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunus Ebon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saitou.
Saitou tries to clinch but Ebon moves out of range.
Ebon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saitou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saitou looks for a takedown but Ebon sprawls well.
Yunus Ebon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitou stuffs the takedown attempt from Ebon. Ebon gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Saitou closes the distance and pushes Ebon back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Saitou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Saitou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ebon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saitou moves to clinch but Ebon breaks away
and Ebon counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ebon.
Saitou fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Ebon shoots in and bounces Saitou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Saitou pushes Ebon off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi Saitou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saitou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saitou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ebon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Ebon shoots in but Saitou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saitou tries to clinch but Ebon moves out of range.
Saitou shoots for a double leg takedown but Ebon sprawls well. He's pushed Saitou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ebon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saitou avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunus Ebon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Saitou moves into the clinch.
Saitou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saitou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Saitou pulls guard effortlessly.
Saitou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ebon is looking to work some ground and pound but Saitou has wrist control.#T2#
Saitou wants to get back to his feet but Ebon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saitou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitou controls Ebon momentarily but Ebon frees himself.
Saitou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Saitou is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Ebon is trying to pull guard but Saitou has him pressed against the cage.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Saitou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitou fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Saitou moves into range and clinches up with Ebon.
Saitou wants to stall.
Ebon tries to pull guard but Saitou won't allow it.
#BC#
Ebon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Saitou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saitou stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Ebon with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ebon tries to keep at a distance but Saitou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saitou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ebon jumps guard but Saitou turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saitou looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ebon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saitou smiles and moves away.
Yunus Ebon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi Saitou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ebon wants to clinch up but Saitou keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Saitou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitou 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Saitou!
A victorious Takeshi Saitou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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