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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshido Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Feel the Drive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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168 cm
35
152 lbs
24 - 19 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshido Nakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamara feints and as Okamoto raises his hands in defense, Nakamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Okamoto, not yet.
Okamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okamoto working for a triangle but Nakamara defends it easily.
Okamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto is working an open guard so Nakamara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Nakamara moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Nakamara checks it.
Okamoto lunges at Nakamara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamara's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Nakamara's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamara tries to avoid it.
Okamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Nakamara blocks the low kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto slips a jab and a cross from Nakamara.
Nakamara shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
Nakamara avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakamara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okamoto throws a low kick, looking for Nakamara's leg but Nakamara calmly moves out of range.
Okamoto lands a head kick. Nakamara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Okamoto scores with a leg kick.
Nakamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamara's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okamoto defends well and Nakamara ends up having to push Okamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshido Nakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Nakamara moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamara throws a big counter combination but Okamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okamoto stuns Nakamara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okamoto. Nakamara shrugs it off though.
Okamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamara.
A combination from Nakamara does no damage.
Okamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Okamoto tries a low kick but Nakamara avoids it.
Nakamara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamara is looking for a counter combo.
Nakamara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okamoto tries to work over Nakamara's front leg with a kick but Nakamara checks it.
Okamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakamara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamara checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okamoto pushes Nakamara away with a front kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto looks to land a left hand but Nakamara moved out of range nicely.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Okamoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okamoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick
and Nakamara counters with a shoot takedown. Okamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamara stopping the sweep attempt from Okamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara cracks Okamoto with a solid left hand.
Okamoto controls Nakamara momentarily but Nakamara frees himself.
Nakamara preventing the sweep.
Nakamara trying to control but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
Nakamara preventing the sweep.
Nakamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okamoto 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Nakamara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Nakamara moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nakamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshido Nakamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakamara.
Okamoto throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Nakamara misses.
Okamoto misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okamoto throws a leg kick
and Nakamara counters with a straight right hand.
Okamoto tries to land a front kick but Nakamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara tries to clinch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okamoto.
Nakamara is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okamoto, right into the meat.
Okamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Nakamara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Nakamara's knee but Nakamara avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakamara blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okamoto throws a push kick but Nakamara slaps the foot to one side.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Okamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okamoto circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshido Nakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamara walks into a left hand.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A bone on bone clash there as Okamoto blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamara ducks under a wild hook from Okamoto.
As Okamoto looks to move away, Nakamara throws a big counter combo bu Okamoto just gets out of the way.
Okamoto wants to land a leg kick but Nakamara is out of range.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamara moves out of range easily.
Okamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakamara shoots in and gets a takedown into Okamoto's guard.
Nakamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamara has managed to get both his arms back between Okamoto's legs - danger averted.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Nakamara from controlling successfully.
Nakamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto 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.
Nakamara stands and steps away. Okamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamara is just out of range.
Nakamara tries to counter with a takedown but Okamoto is quick to defend against it.
Okamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamara misses with a combination
and Okamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Nakamara as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto misses with a body kick.
Okamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakamara.
Nakamara moves out of range of the leg kick from Okamoto.
Nakamara is looking for a counter combo.
Nakamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Nakamara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakamara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick
and Nakamara counters with a single leg into guard. Okamoto didn't expect that.
Nakamara controlling from the top position.
Nakamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yoshido Nakamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okamoto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakamara has passed into side control.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Nakamara has control of the leg.
Nakamara stands up out of the half guard.
Okamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakamara's calf.
A combination from Nakamara does no damage.
Okamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamara tried to score with a low kick but Okamoto checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okamoto - that will leave a mark!
Okamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Okamoto misses its intended target.
Okamoto tests Nakamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Nakamara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okamoto 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.
Okamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamara defends well.
Okamoto controls Nakamara momentarily but Nakamara frees himself.
Nakamara wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Nakamara stands and steps away. Okamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nakamara avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto lands a high kick!
Nakamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamara somewhat.
Okamoto lands a front kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okamoto is fending him off so far but Nakamara persists. Nope, Okamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshido Nakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto misses with a body kick.
Nakamara attempts a counter takedown but Okamoto avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamara swinging wildly here.
Yoshido Nakamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses.
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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Hiroyuki Okamoto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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