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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvacion comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Okamoto has chosen Feel the Drive as his entrance music. Emong Salvacion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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152 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
Okamoto tried to score with a low kick but Salvacion checks it.
Okamoto swings for the body but Salvacion moves out of range.
Salvacion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okamoto. That one must have hurt.
Salvacion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okamoto avoids the body shot from Salvacion.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salvacion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto digs a good body shot into Salvacion's ribs.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Okamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvacion's calf.
Salvacion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto scores with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Salvacion shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salvacion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okamoto. Salvacion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okamoto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okamoto.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion looks to land a left hand but Okamoto moved out of range nicely.
Salvacion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Okamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvacion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvacion's calf.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salvacion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Okamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Salvacion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Okamoto, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Okamoto against the cage but Okamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salvacion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okamoto moves away.
Salvacion misses the jab.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Okamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okamoto connects with a high kick.
Salvacion throws a body punch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Okamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okamoto thumps Salvacion with a low kick.
Salvacion avoids the body shot from Okamoto.
Okamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto feints and then cracks Salvacion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salvacion down.
Okamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salvacion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Salvacion off balance momentarily.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Salvacion misses.
Okamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okamoto lands a jab to Salvacion's midsection.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salvacion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salvacion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okamoto moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Salvacion. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Salvacion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okamoto is looking to slow Salvacion down with leg kicks.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okamoto as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.
Okamoto tried to score with a low kick but Salvacion checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Okamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okamoto won't be happy with that.
Okamoto wants to control but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okamoto keeps working.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Okamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Okamoto trying to control but Salvacion postures up.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Salvacion has control of the leg.
Okamoto missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto is looking to control Salvacion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okamoto avoid being mounted?
Salvacion is nestled in close to Okamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Salvacion's front leg but catches the back leg as Salvacion tries to avoid it.
Okamoto is looking to slow Salvacion down with leg kicks.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okamoto's waist but Okamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Okamoto.
Salvacion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Salvacion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Salvacion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okamoto takes a swing at Salvacion's ribcage but misses.
Okamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salvacion rather than just go for the knockout.
Okamoto tries to work over Salvacion's front leg with a kick but Salvacion checks it.
Salvacion throws out a loose jab but Okamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okamoto. That's going to slow Salvacion down.
Okamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salvacion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Salvacion misses the shot to the body.
Salvacion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Okamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Okamoto sprawls well.
Salvacion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okamoto looks to land a combination but Salvacion avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okamoto.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvacion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvacion's head.
Okamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvacion postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okamoto is on top in guard.
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Okamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salvacion keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Okamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salvacion pushes Okamoto off and gets back to his feet.
Okamoto blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Okamoto.
Salvacion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okamoto.
Salvacion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Salvacion moves out of range.
Salvacion looks to score with a jab to the body but Okamoto is just out of range.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Salvacion's front leg but catches the back leg as Salvacion tries to avoid it.
Salvacion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Salvacion connects with a right hand. Okamoto shakes it off.
Okamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salvacion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Salvacion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Salvacion's front leg.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salvacion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvacion is able to avoid easily.
Okamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvacion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Salvacion shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salvacion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Okamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okamoto needs to keep his hands up - Salvacion had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Okamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto works Salvacion's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Okamoto.
Okamoto is looking to slow Salvacion down with leg kicks.
Okamoto swings for the body but Salvacion moves out of range.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
Okamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvacion.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okamoto tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okamoto to the ground. Okamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salvacion throws a hook to the side of Okamoto's head but Okamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvacion throws out the jab.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Okamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Okamoto trying to control the position.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto keeping full guard, as Salvacion tries to pass.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
Okamoto is still trying to improve position.
Okamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hiroyuki Okamoto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Salvacion moves out of range easily.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okamoto.
Okamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvacion doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvacion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okamoto.
Salvacion blocks a leg kick.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okamoto lands with a nice body kick.
Okamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvacion moves out of range of the leg kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto takes a swing at Salvacion's ribcage but misses.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okamoto as he avoids it easily.
Okamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvacion is just out of range.
Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salvacion throwing shots but Okamoto is blocking nicely.
Okamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvacion.
Emong Salvacion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvacion trying to pass the guard but Okamoto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvacion.
Okamoto is controlling Salvacion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Okamoto wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.
Okamoto trying to control but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion prevents Okamoto from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okamoto is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion wants to free his trapped foot but Okamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Salvacion sits in half guard.
Okamoto trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Salvacion shoots in.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Okamoto sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
That kick from Okamoto tenderised Salvacion's leg. Salvacion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Okamoto lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okamoto 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Emong Salvacion spoke after the fight, saying 'He's the better man today... I will be back.'.
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