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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nightey Knights (ranked 1436 p4p, 23455 weight class) and Yuta Sanguiao (ranked 195 p4p, 518 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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13 - 8 - 0 |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nightey Knights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Sanguiao!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanguiao moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Knights.
Knights stalling against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Sanguiao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knights to the ground. Sanguiao is now in Knights's guard.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanguiao dives into side control.
Knights stops Sanguiao from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights dodges the ground and pound from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanguiao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knights pushes Sanguiao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanguiao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
Sanguiao can't do much from the bottom here.
Knights wants to stand but Sanguiao has his arm trapped.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanguiao wants to control but Knights postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Sanguiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knights has control of an arm but Sanguiao manages to advance to Knights's back!
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knights defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
Knights 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Knights instigates a clinch.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Sanguiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side.
Sanguiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanguiao clinches up with Knights and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Knights - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knights displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knights'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knights has his feet on Sanguiao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Knights drives through and clinches with Sanguiao against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Sanguiao improves position.
Knights has Sanguiao pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
Knights effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Sanguiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights is pushing Sanguiao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knights stalling.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao avoids a kick to the body.
Sanguiao tries to counter with a clinch but Knights shakes him off and moves away.
Sanguiao gets the takedown into side control.
Sanguiao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knights is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanguiao is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao wants to counter the offense by Knights and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao moves into range and clinches up with Knights.
Knights avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knights - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights wants to stall.
Knights is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanguiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knights somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanguiao looking to stall.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanguiao gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
A short right from Sanguiao on the inside.
Knights'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.
Knights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanguiao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side.
Knights darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knights avoiding damage.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights just leaning against Sanguiao, taking a breather.
Knights taking a breather.
Nightey Knights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights clinches with his opponent.
Knights taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knights tries to stall but Sanguiao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
Knights stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt.
Knights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Knights.
Knights wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knights rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Knights stalling the fight.
Knights is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanguiao is keeping busy.
Sanguiao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights stalling.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanguiao rushes Knights and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
I think Sanguiao 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 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nightey Knights!
In his post fight interview, Nightey Knights started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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