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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Vujkilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Vujkilds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujkilds throws a sloppy head kick
and Nagasaki counters by clinching up.
Vujkilds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagasaki smiles and moves away.
Vujkilds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Robert Vujkilds has been cut.
Vujkilds throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Vujkilds.
Vujkilds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vujkilds looks to throw a body kick
and Nagasaki counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki instigates a clinch.
Nagasaki'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.
Nagasaki looking for a takedown.
Vujkilds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nagasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vujkilds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki - that landed with a thud.
Vujkilds wants a takedown.
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
Vujkilds throws a sloppy head kick
and Vujkilds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vujkilds throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp one two that drops Vujkilds! Nagasaki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vujkilds to his feet! Vujkilds is in big trouble!
Vujkilds looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujkilds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagasaki moves into the clinch.
Nagasaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nagasaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nagasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vujkilds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Vujkilds is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vujkilds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yoshi Nagasaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki fails to land the takedown.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujkilds misses with a combination
and Nagasaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vujkilds thinking.
Nagasaki closes the distance and pushes Vujkilds back into the cage.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagasaki shoots for a takedown but Vujkilds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vujkilds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nagasaki pulls guard.
Nagasaki wants to stand up but Vujkilds is controlling him.
Vujkilds preventing the sweep.
Vujkilds throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nagasaki tries to get out of the position.
Vujkilds throwing strikes but missing.
Vujkilds works over Nagasaki with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujkilds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vujkilds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vujkilds.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Vujkilds in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki has Vujkilds pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vujkilds prevents Nagasaki from getting back to his feet.
Vujkilds works over Nagasaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Vujkilds cracks Nagasaki with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Nagasaki is looking to stand up but Vujkilds isn't so interested in that idea.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vujkilds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vujkilds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vujkilds throwing strikes but missing.
Vujkilds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vujkilds connects with a couple of short punches.
Vujkilds with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vujkilds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vujkilds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vujkilds throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Nagasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Vujkilds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Vujkilds misses
and Nagasaki counters by clinching up.
Vujkilds wants to break free but Nagasaki has control.
Nagasaki looking for a takedown.
Nagasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vujkilds prevents it.
Nagasaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vujkilds pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vujkilds misses with the combination.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vujkilds takes a step back to recover.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vujkilds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nagasaki back to the cage. Vujkilds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
Vujkilds throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Robert Vujkilds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Vujkilds misses
and Nagasaki counters by clinching up.
Vujkilds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vujkilds tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagasaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vujkilds tries for a takedown but Nagasaki manages to get underhooks.
Vujkilds fails to pull guard.
Nagasaki gets control of Vujkilds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nagasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vujkilds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vujkilds thows a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vujkilds lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vujkilds throwing strikes but missing.
Vujkilds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujkilds is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vujkilds is in close to Nagasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vujkilds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vujkilds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vujkilds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vujkilds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vujkilds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vujkilds manages to get himself to full guard.
Vujkilds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vujkilds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagasaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki can't get the takedown.
Vujkilds tries to circle away but Nagasaki has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nagasaki.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vujkilds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagasaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nagasaki jumps guard.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Vujkilds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vujkilds is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vujkilds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vujkilds prevents Nagasaki from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vujkilds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Vujkilds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vujkilds throwing strikes but missing.
Vujkilds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vujkilds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vujkilds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vujkilds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vujkilds postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Vujkilds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vujkilds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vujkilds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vujkilds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Vujkilds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert Vujkilds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vujkilds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vujkilds throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nagasaki counters with a good low kick that Vujkilds was not able to check.
Nagasaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vujkilds goes for a takedown attempt but Nagasaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vujkilds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagasaki counters by clinching up.
Vujkilds is pressed up against the cage. Nagasaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vujkilds down to the mat. Vujkilds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Vujkilds's body.
Nagasaki looks for a takedown but Vujkilds sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagasaki throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vujkilds lands the left hand.
A head kick by Vujkilds misses
and Nagasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki has Vujkilds pressed against the cage, preventing Vujkilds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nagasaki wants a takedown.
Vujkilds is trying to push Nagasaki away but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vujkilds is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Vujkilds.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Vujkilds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Vujkilds tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vujkilds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vujkilds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vujkilds throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vujkilds's head.
Vujkilds throws a combination that misses
and Nagasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki cracks Vujkilds with a nice body shot.
Vujkilds working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vujkilds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nagasaki wants a takedown.
Vujkilds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nagasaki gets control of Vujkilds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nagasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vujkilds throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vujkilds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vujkilds wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki has his foot on Vujkilds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vujkilds works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujkilds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki wants to stand up but Vujkilds is controlling him.
Vujkilds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vujkilds throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
Vujkilds wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet but Vujkilds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vujkilds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vujkilds is in close to Nagasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vujkilds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Vujkilds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vujkilds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vujkilds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vujkilds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vujkilds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vujkilds is in close to Nagasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshi Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Nagasaki!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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