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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama has chosen donGURALesko - El Polako as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nathaniel Cox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 cm
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203 lbs
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179 cm
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Cox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Sexyama! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Sexyama can't do much from the bottom here. Cox trying to control the action but Sexyama is working from the bottom. Sexyama is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it. Cox is trying to get an arm triangle but Sexyama is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cox's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Cox passes the guard and advances to mount! Cox controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sexyama is squirming around, avoiding Cox's attempts to control the action. Cox is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sexyama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sexyama! Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sexyama manages to get himself to full guard.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sexyama is keeping the position for now. Sexyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cox trying to control but Sexyama is working from the bottom. Sexyama is working an open guard so Cox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Sexyama. No joy for Cox on that attempt. Sexyama swings widly with a right hand
and Cox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sexyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sexyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sexyama throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily. Cox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sexyama lands with an overhand left. 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! Sexyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cox's head backwards. Sexyama misses with a low kick as Cox jumps back. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sexyama throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cox. Sexyama scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nathaniel Cox will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sexyama throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range. Sexyama lands a jab. Sexyama takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. Cox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sexyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sexyama swivels and escapes. Sexyama takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses. Cox closes the distance and clinches up with Sexyama, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes Sexyama against the cage but Sexyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target. Sexyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sexyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sexyama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sexyama stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range. Sexyama misses with an uppercut. Cox saw that one coming. Cox shoots in for a takedown but Sexyama shows good takedown defense. Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sexyama sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sexyama misses with a leg kick. Sexyama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cox is out of range and Sexyama settles back down. Sexyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away. Cox shoots in for a takedown but Sexyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sexyama swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Sexyama misses with a looping left. Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Sexyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sexyama moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cox misses the shot to the body. Cox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sexyama defends it nicely. Sexyama clinches. A right hook to the body lands for Sexyama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Sexyama manages to break the clinch.
Cox needs to keep his hands up - Sexyama had a free shot at his head there. Cox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sexyama. Sexyama connects with the punch. Cox lands with a good body shot. Cox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sexyama. Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cox ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sexyama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sexyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cox misses with an uppercut. Cox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sexyama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sexyama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Sexyama struggling a bit here. Cox decides to stand back up. Cox steps back and let's Sexyama get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sexyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cox. Cox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sexyama tries to avoid it but Cox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sexyama to the ground. Sexyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Sexyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a nice body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cox moves out of range as Sexyama strikes. A jab from Cox misses. Cox takes one to the chin there. Cox has a takedown stuffed. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sexyama throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cox checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cox misses with a hook. Sexyama ducked under it nicely. Sexyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sexyama as he jumps to the side. Nice sprawl there from Sexyama as Cox shoots in. Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sexyama can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Sexyama. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sexyama.
Sexyama with a nice cross. Cox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sexyama sizes up Cox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cox fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sexyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cox slips under a jab. Sexyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A big right from Sexyama misses. Sexyama with a nice cross. Cox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sexyama thows a body shot but no joy. Cox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sexyama. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cox is defended easily by Sexyama. Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sexyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A big right from Sexyama misses. Sexyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sexyama throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily. Sexyama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sexyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sexyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sexyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sexyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cox. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sexyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sexyama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sexyama scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexyama's waist but Sexyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side. Sexyama moves out of range as Cox strikes. A cross from Sexyama lands. Sexyama is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Cox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Cox wants to control but Sexyama is keeping him busy. Sexyama is trying to improve his position. Cox trying to control the action but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sexyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sexyama, who protects the arm well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sexyama is pushing Cox's head away, looking to escape. Cox manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Yoshihiro Sexyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sexyama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Sexyama! After winning the bout, Yoshihiro Sexyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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