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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kostadin Dyakov (ranked 4934 p4p, 3699 weight class) and Endou Mamoru (ranked 457 p4p, 399 weight class). Mamoru has chosen Blood And Scars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kostadin Dyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endou Mamoru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamoru was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov 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.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from getting back to his feet.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
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!
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamoru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dyakov is controlling him.
Mamoru looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamoru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyakov connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mamoru can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Mamoru wants to stand up but Dyakov is controlling him.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Dyakov with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Zanshin MMA inform us that Mamoru has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mamoru looking to control.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamoru tries to strike from the bottom.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamoru striking off his back but it's not causing Dyakov any problems.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mamoru punching to the body, from the bottom.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamoru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dyakov is breathing heavily.
Dyakov is working Mamoru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dyakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamoru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamoru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamoru!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dyakov is trying to improve his position.
Mamoru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dyakov regains half guard.
Dyakov moves into full guard.
Mamoru stands up over Dyakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov wants to stand up but Mamoru is controlling him.
Dyakov working for a triangle but Mamoru defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyakov is defended easily by Mamoru.
Endou Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dyakov dives in and scores a takedown into Mamoru's guard.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dyakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Mamoru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyakov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Kostadin Dyakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamoru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov stops Mamoru from standing up.
Dyakov lands a couple of digs.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamoru trying to strike off his back.
Dyakov stopping the sweep attempt from Mamoru.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamoru dives on top into guard.
Mamoru with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov looking to control.
Dyakov has momentary wrist control but Mamoru slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dyakov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with a solid left hand.
Mamoru working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamoru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dyakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamoru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mamoru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamoru is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyakov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Mamoru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dyakov takes one on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamoru.
Mamoru dives in and grabs Dyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyakov pushes down on Mamoru's head and hops out.
Dyakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Dyakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dyakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Mamoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dyakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?
Mamoru throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dyakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov landing with the ground and pound.
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamoru is trying to control the position but Dyakov postures up.
Mamoru wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamoru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dyakovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dyakov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamoru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dyakov's head backwards.
Mamoru stuffs the takedown.
Dyakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamoru shoots in but Dyakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostadin Dyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endou Mamoru.
Dyakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostadin Dyakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dyakov walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dyakov is thwarting Mamoru's attempts to control the position.
Dyakov wants to pass the guard but Mamoru is defending well.
Dyakov throwing shots but Mamoru is blocking nicely.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from standing back up.
Endou Mamoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kostadin Dyakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dyakov looking to sit in guard and control but Mamoru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostadin Dyakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyakov, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostadin Dyakov!
An out of breath Kostadin Dyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'.
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energy
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