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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hatori Gagari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Kotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 Tokyo, Hatori Gagari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavel Kotov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kotov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gagari stopping the sweep attempt from Kotov.
Gagari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kotov keeping moving, preventing Gagari from controlling successfully.
Gagari throwing strikes from guard but Kotov blocks nicely.
Gagari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gagari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotov is keeping the position for now.
Gagari throws an elbow that misses. Kotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gagari's guard. Nice move by Kotov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kotov cracks Gagari with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kotov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gagari wants to sweep but no luck.
Kotov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kotov works over Gagari with some ground and pound from guard.
Gagari looking for a guillotine here but Kotov defends easily.
Kotov throwing strikes but missing.
Kotov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kotov throwing strikes from guard but Gagari blocks nicely.
Kotov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kotov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gagari's head.
Kotov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kotov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kotov stands up over Gagari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kotov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kotov works over Gagari with some ground and pound from guard.
Kotov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kotov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gagari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kotov throwing strikes from guard but Gagari blocks nicely.
Gagari is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gagari's head.
Kotov is pushing down on Gagari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gagari is fighting to maintain full guard but Kotov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kotov lands strikes from half guard.
Kotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gagari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotov lands with a punch from half guard.
Gagari is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotov lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Gagari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagari tries to get to full guard but Kotov has control of the leg.
Kotov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gagari seems to have got his legs back now.
Gagari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotov working the head and body with strikes.
Kotov drops an elbow to the side of Gagari's head.
Gagari trying to control here.
Kotov slips a nice elbow through Gagari's hands, connecting with Gagari's forehead.
Kotov working the head and body with strikes.
Kotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kotov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Kotov there.
Kotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gagari gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kotov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gagari defends well and Kotov ends up having to push Gagari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kotov fails to pull guard.
Kotov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gagari to keep the fight standing.
Hatori Gagari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Kotov.
Kotov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gagari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kotov fails with the takedown
and Gagari counters with a head kick. That will keep Kotov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gagari gets the takedown into side control.
Gagari wants to stand but Kotov has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gagari's guard.
Kotov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagari wants to sweep but no luck.
Gagari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gagari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kotov postures up in Gagari's guard and throws a big left but Gagari blocks it.
Kotov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gagari striking off his back but it's not causing Kotov any problems.
Kotov lands a couple of digs.
Kotov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gagari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kotov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Kotov landing with the ground and pound.
Kotov postures up and lands a big shot to Gagari's brow.
Kotov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gagari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kotov cracks Gagari with a solid left hand.
Kotov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kotov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagari manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kotov tries for a takedown but Gagari manages to get underhooks.
Kotov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kotov landing with the ground and pound.
Kotov working some strikes from top position.
Gagari wants to get back to his feet but Kotov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotov passes Gagari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kotov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotov working Gagari over with strikes.
Kotov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kotov slips a nice elbow through Gagari's hands, connecting with Gagari's forehead.
Kotov drops an elbow to the side of Gagari's head.
Kotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gagari pushes Kotov off looking to stand but Kotov dives back in and keeps control.
Gagari taking some punishment here, with Kotov in his half guard.
Gagari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kotov is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kotov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kotov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kotov 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!
Kotov shoots for a takedown but Gagari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gagari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kotov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gagari stands up and beckons Kotov to his feet.
Gagari stuffs the takedown attempt from Kotov. Kotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gagari stuns Kotov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gagari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Gagari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kotov's guard.
Gagari trying to control but Kotov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gagari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gagari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hatori Gagari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Kotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagari jabs at Kotov's body.
Gagari dives in and scores a takedown into Kotov's guard.
Kotov is looking to sweep but instead, Gagari has passed into half guard.
Gagari is stalling here. Kotov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gagari seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kotov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gagari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kotov wants to pass to mount but Gagari is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagari tries to get to full guard but Kotov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagari has hold of Kotov's hands but Kotov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kotov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gagari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kotov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gagari defending well though.
Kotov thows a huge punch but Gagari dodges it nicely.
Kotov working over Gagari with some ground and pound. Gagari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gagari wants to control but Kotov is keeping busy.
Gagari is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotov working the head and body with strikes.
Kotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kotov working the head and body with strikes.
Kotov winds up and cracks Gagari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kotov winds up and cracks Gagari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gagari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotov prevents Gagari from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gagari has hold of Kotov's hands but Kotov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hatori Gagari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kotov slips a nice elbow through Gagari's hands, connecting with Gagari's forehead.
Pavel Kotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kotov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pavel Kotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gagari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kotov.
I've got Kotov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kotov!
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