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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 2669 p4p, 2345 weight class) and Moto Miyashita (ranked 272 p4p, 244 weight class). Moto Miyashita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyashita at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jafar is defended easily by Miyashita.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Miyashita.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyashita.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyashita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Miyashita there.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyashita.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Miyashita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miyashita slips under a jab.
Miyashita staying out of range there.
Moto Miyashita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyashita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Miyashita fails to land with a series of punches.
Jafar digs a good hook to Miyashita's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyashita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyashita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Miyashita.
Miyashita scores with a hook.
Miyashita drives through with a takedown into Jafar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jafar is rocked!
Jafar is controlling Miyashita's posture.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Miyashita might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jafar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miyashita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyashita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miyashita has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar won't allow Miyashita to sweep him here.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
Miyashita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miyashita looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar is looking to stand up but Miyashita won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyashita.
Miyashita gets caught napping as Jafar dives in and scores a takedown. Miyashita manages to retain guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving.
Jafar advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miyashita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jafar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyashita trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Miyashita postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyashita controls the pace.
Miyashita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jafar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miyashita, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Miyashita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jafar trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Miyashita had control of the position.
Nuri Jafar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar pushing down on Miyashita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Miyashita defends it.
Miyashita wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyashita is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyashita avoid being mounted?
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Miyashita won't allow it.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar wants to control but Miyashita is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jafar passes to full mount!
Miyashita regains half guard.
Miyashita wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Miyashita is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyashita is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyashita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miyashita takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Miyashita moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar throws a body punch but Miyashita moves out of range.
Miyashita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyashita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jafar tries to avoid it but Miyashita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jafar to the ground. Jafar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Miyashita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Miyashita has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyashita shoots in looking for a takedown but Jafar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyashita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyashita is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jafar rather than just go for the knockout.
Miyashita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miyashita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Jafar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jafar.
Miyashita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Miyashita lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyashita.
Miyashita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Miyashita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jafar slips a straight right by Miyashita.
Jafar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Miyashita throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyashita misses the target.
Jafar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miyashita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyashita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miyashita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Miyashita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Miyashita looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyashita is keeping the position for now.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyashita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Moto Miyashita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miyashita doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyashita's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyashita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar slips a straight right by Miyashita.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jafar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jafar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Miyashita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar takes one to the chin there.
Miyashita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miyashita works the jab nicely.
Miyashita lands a slapping body shot.
Miyashita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Miyashita misses with an uppercut. Jafar saw that one coming.
Jafar lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moto Miyashita.
I think Jafar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nuri Jafar waved his t-shirt featuring Savage Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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