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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Nakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrus Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucas as he jumps to the side.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamoto darts in and clinches Lucas up against the cage.
Nakamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucas prevents it.
Cyrus Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Nakamoto.
Nakamoto jumps guard and drags Lucas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nakamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamoto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lucas distracts Nakamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas prevents Nakamoto from getting back to his feet.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lucas misses with a body punch
and Nakamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Lucas.
Lucas really is a fat lump.
Lucas leaves Nakamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamoto looks for a takedown but Lucas sprawls well.
Nakamoto lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamoto swivels and escapes.
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!
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamoto manages to avoid it.
Nakamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakamoto looks winded!
Lucas tries to stand but Nakamoto is controlling from the bottom.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Nakamoto keeps moving.
Nakamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamoto is trying to control the position but Lucas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas is looking to stand up but Nakamoto won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Nakamoto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamoto moves into range and clinches up with Lucas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamoto.
Lucas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamoto moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas gets to his feet. Nakamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Cyrus Lucas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamoto.
Nakamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lucas controlling the position.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamoto is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cyrus Lucas just wasn't active enough.
Nakamoto dives in and grabs Lucas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes down on Nakamoto's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamoto has managed to clinch.
Nakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lucas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cyrus Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Nakamoto.
Nakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamoto lands a right hand.
Lucas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucas jumps guard but Nakamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucas stops a takedown attempt from Nakamoto.
Lucas jumps guard but Nakamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamoto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucas regains guard.
Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamoto wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuri Nakamoto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck for Nakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas dives in and grabs Nakamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamoto pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Lucas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamoto shoots in but Lucas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakamoto closes the distance and pushes Lucas back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Nakamoto.
Yuri Nakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucas defends well and Nakamoto ends up having to push Lucas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lucas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nakamoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakamoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucas has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakamoto is still trying to improve position.
Lucas landing shots from mount.
Lucas looking to control but Nakamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucas tries to control but Nakamoto wriggling away.
Nakamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nakamoto looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamoto is trying to control the position but Lucas postures up.
Nakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nakamoto is trying to control the position but Lucas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to stand but Nakamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cyrus Lucas.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamoto lands with an overhand left.
Lucas stuffs the takedown.
Lucas gets tackled into the cage by Nakamoto. Nakamoto maintains the clinch.
Nakamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lucas has him pressed against the cage.
Lucas is trying to pull guard but Nakamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas leaves Nakamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cyrus Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Nakamoto.
Nakamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas is looking to clinch but Nakamoto is avoiding it.
Lucas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nakamoto quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cyrus Lucas.
I think Lucas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Lucas!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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