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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Boom as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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154 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakai tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Nakai tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Nakai has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Stone avoiding damage as Nakai throws knees to the body.
Nakai is stalling here.
Nakai struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Nakai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone tries for a takedown but Nakai manages to get underhooks.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stone.
Nakai manages to break the clinch.
Nakai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakai throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Stone working a defensive guard but Nakai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stone is being controlled here.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakai trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stone!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakai punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Nakai looking to finish with strikes here!
Nakai has hold of Stone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakai unloads with some shots from mount but Stone bucks and avoids them well.
Nakai looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakai unloads with some shots from mount but Stone bucks and avoids them well.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Nakai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stone because Nakai loaded up on that one.
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakai wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Nakai's attempts to control the action.
Nakai punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakai has control of Stone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nakai prevents Stone from getting the reversal.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that round.
That's time! Nakai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Nakai wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Nakai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakai tightens his grip and picks Stone up, before dumping him to the ground. Stone manages to land in guard.
Nakai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Nakai trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakai defends well.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Nakai from controlling successfully.
Yuki Nakai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone keeping full guard, as Nakai tries to pass.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakai wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Nakai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakai has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Nakai trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Nakai advances to half guard.
Nakai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Stone is trying to control but Nakai manages to pass to mount!
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Nakai looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
Nakai tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakai wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nakai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nakai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stone!
Nakai content just to control the position here.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai thowing shots but they're missing.
Nakai 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.
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nakai.
Nakai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone trying to hold on to Nakai's head to control him but Nakai postures up.
Nakai wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Nakai trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Nakai.
Nakai has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Nakai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stone.
Nakai trying to control the position but instead, Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakai into the cage.
Nakai is trying to trip Stone. He has hold of a leg but Stone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nakai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Nakai from controlling successfully.
Stone working for submissions but it's allowed Nakai to get to half guard.
Nakai is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Nakai moves into full mount! Stone won't be happy about that!
Nakai looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stone tries to hold on but Nakai pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nakai is working for a guillotine from mount but Stone frees his head quite easily.
Nakai prevents Stone from getting the reversal.
Stone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samuel Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakai pulls his head out easily.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Nakai is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yuki Nakai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakai is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakai wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Nakai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakai throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Nakai wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Stone is not content to let Nakai control the position.
Nakai controlling the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Yuki Nakai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nakai tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakai is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Nakai circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakai trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Nakai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Nakai!
Yuki Nakai made sure to mention his sponsor, Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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