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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamille Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satsu Togashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satsu Togashi! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sedfenor looks for the body kick but Togashi saw that one coming. Sedfenor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Togashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Togashi shoots in but Sedfenor avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sedfenor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Togashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sedfenor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Togashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Togashi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sedfenor's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Togashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sedfenor swivels though and keeps the full guard. Togashi wants to stand but Sedfenor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sedfenor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Togashi looking to pass the guard. Sedfenor wants to hit a switch here but Togashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sedfenor there! Sedfenor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Togashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Sedfenor tries to buck Togashi off but he can't manage it. Togashi working for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor is in no mood to give up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sedfenor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Togashi looking for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor is having none of it. Togashi wants to finish this one by submission but Sedfenor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Togashi. Togashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Sedfenor is looking to improve his position but Togashi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Togashi wants to finish this one by submission but Sedfenor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Togashi. Sedfenor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Togashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. 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! Togashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Sedfenor tries to hold on but Togashi postures up. Togashi is working for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor frees his head quite easily.
Sedfenor regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sedfenor wants to improve his position but Togashi is controlling well.
Sedfenor is trying to maintain the position but Togashi is very close to passing his half guard. Togashi seems to be working for a kimura but Sedfenor defends the submission attempt. Sedfenor tries to roll over but Togashi keeps him under control. Sedfenor works his way to full guard. Good work. Togashi tries to stand but Sedfenor is controlling from the bottom. Togashi postures up.
Sedfenor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Togashi is controlling him. Sedfenor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Togashi defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Togashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Togashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Togashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sedfenor has escaped the position, nice work there. Togashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Togashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sedfenor! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Togashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sedfenor is surviving well by controlling Togashi's body position as best he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satsu Togashi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sedfenor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sedfenor shoots in for a double leg but Togashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sedfenor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Togashi back to the cage. Sedfenor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Togashi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sedfenor on his heels. He'll look to pass Sedfenor's guard now, I'm sure. Togashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Togashi won't allow Sedfenor to get back to his feet. Togashi slips nicely into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sedfenor is trying to maintain the position but Togashi is very close to passing his half guard. Togashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Togashi working for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Togashi has control of Sedfenor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sedfenor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sedfenor is trying desperately to improve position. Sedfenor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Togashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sedfenor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Sedfenor looking for submissions off his back. Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
Togashi is breathing heavily. Togashi tries to pass to full mount but Sedfenor defends it. Sedfenor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Togashi passes Sedfenor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Sedfenor trying to control but Togashi postures up.
Satsu Togashi has got the better of the ground game so far. Sedfenor regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Togashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sedfenor is retaining full guard. Togashi gets to his feet - Sedfenor follows without any prompting. Sedfenor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sedfenor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Sedfenor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Togashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Togashi wants to pass the guard but Sedfenor is keeping the position. Togashi stands up and waves to Sedfenor to follow him. Sedfenor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Togashi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Togashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sedfenor avoids it really well and circles away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sedfenor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Sedfenor. Togashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Togashi showed some decent athleticism there. Sedfenor works his way to full guard. Good work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Togashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Sedfenor has his foot on Togashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Togashi works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satsu Togashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sedfenor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Togashi manages to avoid it. Togashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sedfenor was covering up waiting for the punch and Togashi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Sedfenor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Togashi passes Sedfenor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Sedfenor tries to get to full guard but Togashi has control of the leg. Togashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sedfenor has managed to free his arm - good work. Togashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sedfenor trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Togashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sedfenor has managed to free his arm - good work. Togashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sedfenor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Togashi pulls his head out easily. Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
Sedfenor wants to control but Togashi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Sedfenor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
Togashi decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sedfenor misses with a wild combination.
Sedfenor closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jamille Sedfenor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sedfenor throws a head kick that misses. Togashi misses with a straight right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Togashi shoots for a takedown but Sedfenor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sedfenor misses with a series of wild punches.
Togashi checks a low kick from Sedfenor. Sedfenor looks for the body kick but Togashi saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Togashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sedfenor but Sedfenor pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sedfenor misses with a few strikes there.
Jamille Sedfenor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Togashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jamille Sedfenor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satsu Togashi. Togashi checks a leg kick. Sedfenor tries to land a front kick but Togashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Togashi drives through with a takedown into Sedfenor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Sedfenor wants to stand up but Togashi is controlling him. Togashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sedfenor wants to stand and escape but Togashi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Togashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Togashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Sedfenor looking for a guillotine here but Togashi defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Togashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Togashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sedfenor is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Togashi is looking to stand up but Sedfenor won't let him. Satsu Togashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sedfenor lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Sedfenor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Satsu Togashi. I've got Togashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satsu Togashi!
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energy
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RATING
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