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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Wakabayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beto Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beto Castillo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuta Wakabayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beto Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wakabayashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wakabayashi throws a big shot that misses.
Wakabayashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakabayashi.
Castillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wakabayashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wakabayashi wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Wakabayashi won't allow Castillo to sweep him here.
Castillo looking to control.
Wakabayashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wakabayashi preventing the sweep.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakabayashi slips nicely into half guard.
Wakabayashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wakabayashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castillo moves into full guard.
Wakabayashi throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakabayashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wakabayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wakabayashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wakabayashi wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillo 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.
Castillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wakabayashi throwing strikes from guard but Castillo blocks nicely.
Wakabayashi wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Castillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wakabayashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wakabayashi stopping the sweep attempt from Castillo.
Wakabayashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Wakabayashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wakabayashi wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castillo fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castillo is defended easily by Wakabayashi.
Yuta Wakabayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beto Castillo.
Castillo looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castillo! But no joy.
Wakabayashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo defending well as Wakabayashi loads up on a big left hand.
Wakabayashi misses with a wild body shot.
Wakabayashi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Castillo tries to buck Wakabayashi off but Wakabayashi is having none of it.
Castillo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wakabayashi.
Wakabayashi stalling.
Castillo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wakabayashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wakabayashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wakabayashi.
Wakabayashi is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wakabayashi stalling.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wakabayashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wakabayashi.
Castillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Wakabayashi.
Castillo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wakabayashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Castillo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wakabayashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wakabayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Wakabayashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wakabayashi scores with a takedown into Castillo's guard.
Castillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Wakabayashi from controlling successfully.
Castillo wants to sweep here but Wakabayashi controlling him for the moment.
Yuta Wakabayashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wakabayashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wakabayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wakabayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wakabayashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakabayashi pushing down on Castillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wakabayashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wakabayashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wakabayashi passes to full mount!
Wakabayashi wants to control the pace but Castillo is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wakabayashi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wakabayashi unloads with some shots from mount but Castillo bucks and avoids them well.
Castillo is looking to get to half guard.
Wakabayashi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Castillo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wakabayashi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Castillo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wakabayashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wakabayashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castillo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wakabayashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Castillo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wakabayashi wants to pass the guard but Castillo is defending well.
Wakabayashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wakabayashi.
Wakabayashi misses with a head shot.
Castillo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wakabayashi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Castillo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakabayashi controlling the pace for now.
Castillo can't escape the position.
Castillo tries to lock up and control but Wakabayashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Wakabayashi wants to control the pace but Castillo is squirming around nicely.
Wakabayashi scoring with strikes but Castillo is staying in there.
Wakabayashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi controlling the pace for now.
Castillo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wakabayashi.
Wakabayashi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wakabayashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wakabayashi punching from mount but Castillo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wakabayashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Castillo is surviving well by controlling Wakabayashi's body position as best he can.
Wakabayashi throwing strikes here but Castillo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Castillo regains half guard.
Wakabayashi is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wakabayashi.
Wakabayashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
Castillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wakabayashi is trying to control. Castillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castillo looking to control.
Wakabayashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Wakabayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wakabayashi trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Wakabayashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Castillo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Wakabayashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wakabayashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wakabayashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Wakabayashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Castillo. Castillo gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Castillo with that takedown attempt.
Yuta Wakabayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beto Castillo.
Wakabayashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castillo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wakabayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
Castillo is looking to reverse the position.
Castillo parries the strikes from Wakabayashi easily there. Wakabayashi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castillo to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakabayashi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Castillo!
Castillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakabayashi looking to finish with strikes here!
Wakabayashi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Castillo because Wakabayashi loaded up on that one.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound.
Wakabayashi looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakabayashi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wakabayashi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wakabayashi prevents Castillo from getting the reversal.
Wakabayashi throwing strikes here but Castillo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wakabayashi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Castillo because Wakabayashi loaded up on that one.
Wakabayashi with good strikes from the mount here!
Wakabayashi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wakabayashi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wakabayashi throws some wild stikes that Castillo manages to avoid easily.
Castillo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wakabayashi.
Wakabayashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Castillo is surviving well by controlling Wakabayashi's body position as best he can.
Castillo gets back to half guard.
Wakabayashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
Castillo is looking for a sweep. Wakabayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Wakabayashi seems content to control.
Wakabayashi thows a huge punch but Castillo dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakabayashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wakabayashi pulls his head out easily.
Wakabayashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castillo!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wakabayashi tries to control but Castillo wriggling away.
Wakabayashi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wakabayashi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Castillo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Castillo shrugs it off.
Wakabayashi thowing shots but they're missing.
Castillo is squirming around, avoiding Wakabayashi's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wakabayashi scoring with strikes but Castillo is staying in there.
Castillo holds on to Wakabayashi as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Wakabayashi wants to control the pace but Castillo is squirming around nicely.
Wakabayashi dominating with strikes here.
Wakabayashi trying to control but Castillo is having none of it.
Wakabayashi working for a submission but Castillo is keeping him at bay.
Castillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castillo is looking to escape.
Wakabayashi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Castillo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wakabayashi throwing shots but Castillo is blocking nicely.
Wakabayashi prevents Castillo from improving his position.
Castillo is not content to let Wakabayashi control the position.
Wakabayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Castillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castillo trying to hold on to Wakabayashi's head to control him but Wakabayashi postures up.
Beto Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wakabayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Castillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castillo tries to get to full guard but Wakabayashi has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Wakabayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wakabayashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Wakabayashi!
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