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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 5 p4p, 78 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vale Queiroz! But no joy.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Saitoh moves out of range.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saitoh if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Saitoh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vale Queiroz in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Jab, jab by Saitoh - just one landing.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot that sends Saitoh's belly button to the back.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Queiroz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vale Queiroz.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vale Queiroz's guard.
Saitoh landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saitoh is controlling the pace.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh off looking to stand but Saitoh dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vale Queiroz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vale Queiroz is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Saitoh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vale Queiroz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
And Vale Queiroz responds with a good body kick, but Saitoh manages to step out the way in time.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vale Queiroz can do to turn this around?
Vale Queiroz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale Queiroz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saitoh is controlling him.
Saitoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vale Queiroz's head.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saitoh throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Saitoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saitoh is trying to drag Vale Queiroz to the mat but Vale Queiroz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saitoh gets through Vale Queiroz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Saitoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saitoh.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
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 body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vale Queiroz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Vale Queiroz there.
Vale Queiroz lands a lovely overhand right.
Vale Queiroz leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Vale Queiroz looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Saitoh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saitoh slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saitoh showed some decent athleticism there.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Vale Queiroz is a slippery customer.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Saitoh stops Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
Saitoh is pressing down on Vale Queiroz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vale Queiroz is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz is looking to escape.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vale Queiroz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale Queiroz.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses
and Saitoh counters with a shoot takedown. Vale Queiroz fights it but they end up in guard.
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh throws a strike but Vale Queiroz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vale Queiroz wants to get up but he can't break Saitoh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vale Queiroz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh pulls Vale Queiroz in close to prevent any damage.
Saitoh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vale Queiroz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saitoh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vale Queiroz wants to stand up but Saitoh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitoh tries to roll over but Vale Queiroz keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Erasmo Vale Queiroz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vale Queiroz thumps Saitoh with a low kick.
Saitoh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into Vale Queiroz's guard.
Vale Queiroz wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saitoh scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz cracks Saitoh with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saitoh's elbow.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saitoh or not.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz gets through Saitoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masa Saitoh's cut is getting worse.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
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!
Vale Queiroz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saitoh in his tracks.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Saitoh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale Queiroz. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Saitoh misses its target.
Vale Queiroz staying out of range there.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vale Queiroz counters with a body kick that stops Saitoh in his tracks momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a big head kick that sends Saitoh tumbling to the mat! Vale Queiroz takes a step backwards and waves Saitoh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh jabs Vale Queiroz right on the nose. Vale Queiroz blinks but takes it well.
Vale Queiroz punishes Saitoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh trying to control but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale Queiroz is looking to slow Saitoh down with leg kicks.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vale Queiroz momentarily.
It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Vale Queiroz's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vale Queiroz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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