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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiry Torikama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Paglietta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiry Torikama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Paglietta!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torikama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paglietta.
Paglietta misses with a takedown attempt - Torikama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paglietta shoots and misses
and Torikama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paglietta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Torikama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paglietta to the mat. Paglietta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paglietta is trying to control the position but Torikama postures up.
Torikama postures up in Paglietta's guard and throws a big left but Paglietta blocks it.
Torikama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paglietta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torikama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torikama won't allow Paglietta to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Paglietta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torikama throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paglietta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torikama defends it easily.
Paglietta is looking for a triangle but Torikama pushes his legs off easily.
Torikama postures up and lands a big shot to Paglietta's brow.
Torikama trying to control but Paglietta is working from the bottom.
Torikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paglietta wants to sweep but no luck.
Paglietta is looking for a triangle but Torikama pushes his legs off easily.
Torikama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paglietta being controlled here, momentarily.
Paglietta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torikama stays in close to Paglietta's body and controls the position.
Torikama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paglietta being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torikama lands a couple of elbows.
Torikama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paglietta on the ground.
Paglietta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torikama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torikama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torikama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torikama connects with a couple of short punches.
Paglietta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torikama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torikama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paglietta trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torikama content to stall in guard here.
Paglietta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torikama landing with the ground and pound.
Paglietta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paglietta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torikama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paglietta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torikama passes Paglietta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiry Torikama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paglietta shoots in looking for a takedown but Torikama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paglietta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Torikama loads up on a big right hand but Paglietta slips the punch.
Paglietta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torikama 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.
Torikama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torikama tries to get out of the position.
Paglietta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paglietta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paglietta wants to control from the top but Torikama keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torikama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paglietta is one step ahead there.
Paglietta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paglietta passes to full mount!
Paglietta has hold of Torikama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torikama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paglietta has control of Torikama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Torikama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Torikama can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paglietta lands a big elbow.
Torikama working to try and regain half guard.
Torikama tries to lock up and control but Paglietta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torikama is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Torikama is trying desperately to improve position.
Paul Paglietta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torikama is squirming around, avoiding Paglietta's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torikama tries to hold on but Paglietta postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paglietta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Torikama regains half guard.
Torikama has a hand on Paglietta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Paglietta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Torikama is looking to get to half guard.
Paglietta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paglietta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torikama is looking to escape.
Torikama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paglietta.
Torikama defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Paglietta.
Paglietta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torikama is squirming around, avoiding Paglietta's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Paglietta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Torikama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torikama clinches up against the cage.
Paglietta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torikama smiles and moves away.
Torikama connects with a right hand. Paglietta shakes it off.
Paglietta misses with a low kick.
Paul Paglietta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paglietta scores with a one two! Torikama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Torikama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paglietta sprawls well initially but Torikama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paglietta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torikama is working away from the top position though.
Torikama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paglietta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torikama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paglietta's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paglietta trying to control from the bottom.
Paglietta gets back to full guard.
Torikama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paglietta working for a triangle but Torikama defends it easily.
Torikama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paglietta wants to stand and escape but Torikama is having none of it.
Torikama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paglietta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torikama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torikama wants to pass the guard but Paglietta is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Torikama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torikama throws an overhand right that lands on Paglietta's shoulder, as Paglietta tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torikama looks to land a right hand but Paglietta moved out of range.
Paglietta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paglietta dives in for a single leg takedown but Torikama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Torikama. That snapped Paglietta's head back.
No luck for Paglietta with that takedown attempt.
Yoshiry Torikama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Paglietta.
Torikama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torikama lands a couple of digs.
Paglietta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torikama defends it easily.
Paglietta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paglietta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paglietta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torikama defends it easily.
Torikama is stalling in the full guard.
Paglietta has momentary wrist control but Torikama slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama connects with a couple of short punches.
Torikama is stalling in the full guard.
Torikama's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshiry Torikama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torikama 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiry Torikama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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