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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saidov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Saku Katsumoto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto misses with a double jab.
Saidov closes the distance and clinches up with Katsumoto, looking for a takedown. Saidov pushes Katsumoto against the cage but Katsumoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but Saidov moves away
and Saidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsumoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saidov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismail Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto moves into the clinch.
Katsumoto letting Saidov take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Saidov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Katsumoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto is trying to break the clinch but Saidov has him pressed against the cage.
Katsumoto is trying to break free.
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsumoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saidov, pushing him back against the cage.
Katsumoto is trying to break the clinch but Saidov is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saidov misses with a knee to the head.
Katsumoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsumoto tries to circle away but Saidov has him pinned against the cage.
Katsumoto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saidov can't fight it off and eventually Katsumoto manages to take the fight to the floor. Saidov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katsumoto wants to pass the guard but Saidov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
Saidov tries to kick Katsumoto off but Katsumoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsumoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saidov sees it coming and defends easily.
Saidov kicks off Katsumoto and gets to his feet.
Saidov fails to land the takedown.
Katsumoto misses with a wild combination.
Katsumoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saidov fails to land the takedown.
Saidov looks for a takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well.
Saidov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Katsumoto. Those never looked like landing.
Katsumoto throws a series of punches but Saidov moves out of range.
Saidov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saku Katsumoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saidov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Saidov up against the cage.
Saidov keeps control of Katsumoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Katsumoto is trying to break the clinch but Saidov has him pressed against the cage.
Saidov misses with some punches.
Come on Saidov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Katsumoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Katsumoto misses with a body punch.
Saidov stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Katsumoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsumoto misses with the combination.
Katsumoto misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsumoto lands with a nice combination. Saidov backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katsumoto forces Saidov back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Katsumoto dominated that round.
That's time! Saidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saidov shoots in but no luck this time.
Saidov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Katsumoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saidov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Katsumoto's guard.
Katsumoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katsumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Katsumoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saidov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Katsumoto, up you get!
Katsumoto scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saidov is defended easily by Katsumoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismail Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saidov slips a jab and a cross from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katsumoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saidov shoots in for a double leg but Katsumoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saidov shoots for a takedown but Katsumoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katsumoto throws a right and a left that Saidov avoids nicely.
Saidov shoots in but no luck this time.
Katsumoto lands a jab to the nose.
Katsumoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saidov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katsumoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Katsumoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saidov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katsumoto is keeping busy.
Katsumoto tries to circle away but Saidov has him pinned against the cage.
Saidov wants to stall.
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsumoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katsumoto scores with a three punch combo!
A jab-cross combination lands for Katsumoto and sends Saidov crashing to the mat! Katsumoto follows him down to the mat - Saidov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Saidov is rocked!
Katsumoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Saidov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katsumoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saidov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Katsumoto.
Katsumoto prevents Saidov from standing back up.
Saidov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Katsumoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Katsumoto passes to side control.
Katsumoto wants to control but Saidov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saidov stops Katsumoto from passing to mount.
Katsumoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saidov is trying to get back to his feet.
Katsumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saidov keeps working.
Katsumoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saidov, who protects the arm well.
Saidov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Katsumoto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saidov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Katsumoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Katsumoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Katsumoto lands with a straight right. Saidov didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Katsumoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saidov doesn't seem phased though.
Saidov shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well. He's pushed Saidov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katsumoto cracks a nice hook into Saidov's ribs.
Katsumoto looks to land a combination. Saidov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Katsumoto with a hook.
Saidov tries for a takedown but Katsumoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and Saidov moves out of range easily.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saidov fails with the takedown
and Katsumoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismail Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov keeps the fight on the outside.
Saidov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saidov misses with a takedown attempt
and Katsumoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katsumoto scores with a three punch combo!
Saidov swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Katsumoto misses with a double jab.
Saku Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saidov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saidov off to one side.
Katsumoto gets a clinch.
Saidov stalling the fight.
Katsumoto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saidov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saidov blocks a head kick by Katsumoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up but Saidov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto rushes Saidov and presses him up against the cage.
Katsumoto can't break the clinch.
Ismail Saidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saidov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Katsumoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saidov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Katsumoto lands a two punch combo.
Katsumoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Katsumoto connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Katsumoto misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto lands with a shot to the body.
Katsumoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Katsumoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Katsumoto as Saidov shoots in.
Saidov fails with the takedown.
Katsumoto scores with a jab to the head.
Katsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saku Katsumoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsumoto with a jab.
Katsumoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saidov backs up against the cage.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsumoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Katsumoto does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsumoto moves into the clinch.
Katsumoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Saidov won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saidov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Katsumoto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Katsumoto blocks Saidov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Saku Katsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saidov is looking to escape.
Katsumoto has hold of Saidov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saidov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Katsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katsumoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Saku Katsumoto!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Saku Katsumoto!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Saku Katsumoto!
Saku Katsumoto wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Saku Katsumoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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