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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Emory Majors enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeo Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto tries to clinch but Majors is having none of it.
Majors throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Okamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Majors finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Majors trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okamoto is on top in guard.
Majors tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majors keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Okamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Majors gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okamoto trying to control the position.
Majors postures up in Okamoto's guard and throws a big left but Okamoto blocks it.
Majors with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okamoto is pulling down on Majors's head. It's preventing any offense from Majors, at least for the moment.
Majors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majors has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coache. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Majors lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Majors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majors being controlled here momentarily.
Majors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okamoto is keeping the position for now.
Okamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majors looking to sit in guard and control but Okamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Okamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Majors manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majors postures up in Okamoto's guard and throws a big left but Okamoto blocks it.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Majors is looking to work some ground and pound but Okamoto has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Majors throws a big elbow that misses.
Majors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okamoto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Majors stands and throws Okamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Majors looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Okamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majors throws an elbow but Okamoto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Majors tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okamoto struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Majors scores with a couple of short elbows.
Majors is putting a hurting on Okamoto here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Majors's best efforts.
Okamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Okamoto is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Majors thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Majors looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okamoto has one foot on Majors's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Majors scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majors is defended easily by Okamoto.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Majors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown.
Okamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Majors circles away.
Majors gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Majors shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeo Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
A punch combination from Majors misses.
Majors has a takedown stuffed.
Okamoto wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown.
Majors connects with a body shot.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okamoto as he jumps to the side.
Emory Majors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeo Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majors circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okamoto dodges the punch combination from Majors.
Okamoto scores with a hook to the body. Majors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Majors.
Majors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Majors lands a nice looking body shot.
Majors darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Majors misses the shot to the body.
Majors fails to land the takedown.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Majors moves out of range easily.
Okamoto misses with a looping right.
Majors shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Majors showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Majors scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Majors postures up in Okamoto's guard and throws a big left but Okamoto blocks it.
Majors lands a couple of digs.
Okamoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Majors scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okamoto has control of Majors's left arm, preventing Majors from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majors works over Okamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okamoto controls Majors momentarily but Majors frees himself.
Majors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okamoto wants to stand but Majors is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Majors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Majors throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okamoto, right into the meat.
Majors looks for a takedown but Okamoto sprawls well.
Majors gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Majors tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okamoto tries a body shot but Majors blocks it.
Majors is trying to break the clinch but Okamoto is controlling him.
Majors lands with a right to the head.
Majors tries to pull guard but Okamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Majors missing with knees to the body.
Majors struggles to land a body shot inside as Okamoto controls his hands.
Okamoto landing knees to the head.
Majors missing with knees to the body.
Majors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takeo Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Majors can't break the clinch.
Majors lands with a right to the head.
Majors wants a takedown.
Okamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majors.
Okamoto missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Majors fails to land.
Majors has a couple of punches blocked by Okamoto.
Majors wants a takedown.
Okamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Majors is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okamoto is defending well.
Majors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Majors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeo Okamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto scores with a knee to the head.
Okamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto prevents Majors from breaking the clinch.
Okamoto lands an elbow that stopped Majors in his tracks for a moment.
Majors lands a shot to the body.
Majors struggles to land a body shot inside as Okamoto controls his hands.
Majors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Majors drags the fight down to the ground.
Okamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Majors being controlled here, momentarily.
Okamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majors is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors wants to sweep but no luck.
Majors bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okamoto's guard.
Okamoto is looking for a triangle but Majors pushes his legs off easily.
Majors is in close to Okamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emory Majors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Majors postures up.
Majors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Majors can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Majors throws an elbow that misses. Okamoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Majors's guard. Nice move by Okamoto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majors manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Majors works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Majors controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majors is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emory Majors.
I've got Majors 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emory Majors!
After the fight, Emory Majors was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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