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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade has chosen Eyes of a Ranger as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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165 lbs
39 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McQuade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McQuade closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto stalling in the clinch.
Sakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McQuade.
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McQuade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sakamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McQuade is defending well.
McQuade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakamoto's elbow.
Sakamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McQuade smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshimo Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from McQuade.
Sakamoto scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from McQuade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but McQuade avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade misses with the combination.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McQuade is out of range.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuade is just out of range.
Sakamoto backing away here, and McQuade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow McQuade down.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
Sakamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but McQuade sprawls and moves away.
McQuade closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McQuades head.
McQuade scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McQuade throws an elbow but misses.
McQuade misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Sakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McQuade.
McQuade swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuade pushes Sakamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
McQuade is trying to counter with his kicks.
McQuade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
McQuade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McQuade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in McQuade's guard.
McQuade wants to stand but Sakamoto is controlling the position.
Sakamoto won't allow McQuade to sweep him here.
Sakamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McQuade's head.
Sakamoto is in close to McQuade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McQuade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade being controlled here momentarily.
McQuade tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McQuade's guard.
McQuade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McQuade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sakamoto dives into side control.
Sakamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McQuade sneaks out the side door and pushes Sakamoto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McQuade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
McQuade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Booker McQuade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McQuade tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
McQuade misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from McQuade.
Good exchange - Sakamoto coming out on top.
McQuade is rocked!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that McQuade sees coming a mile off.
McQuade throws a series of punches but Sakamoto moves out of range.
McQuade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McQuade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Booker McQuade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
McQuade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sakamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuade looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McQuade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McQuade looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from McQuade.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McQuade as Sakamoto tries to tie him up.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but McQuade manages to get underhooks.
McQuade blocks an uppercut.
Sakamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sakamoto.
McQuade avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuade has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sakamoto is on him like a limpet, forcing McQuade back against the cage.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.
Sakamoto is struggling to control the position.
McQuade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Sakamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of McQuade backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as McQuade controls the action.
McQuade lands a left hand.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuade scores with a shoulder strike.
McQuade lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sakamoto as the two fighters clinch.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
McQuade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McQuade swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McQuade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
McQuade misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto feinted with a counter takedown.
McQuade throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
McQuade lands a head shot.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but McQuade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto is looking to slow McQuade down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but McQuade moved away.
McQuade throws a counter combo.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
McQuade misses the shot to the body.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
McQuade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
McQuade checks the leg kick.
McQuade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of McQuade's head but McQuade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakamoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McQuade moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakamoto blocks an elbow strike from McQuade.
Sakamoto misses with some punches.
Sakamoto pushes McQuade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Sakamoto lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakamoto avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
Sakamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuade slows down the pace here.
McQuade is working Sakamoto over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto presses McQuade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuade.
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!
Sakamoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McQuade is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakamoto finish him?
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
McQuade prevents the takedown attempt.
McQuade seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuade is defending well for now.
McQuade scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakamoto pushes McQuade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McQuade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McQuade obliges.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McQuade blocks an uppercut.
McQuade has Sakamoto pushed against the cage.
McQuade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from McQuade finds it's target.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuade misses with a body shot.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade misses with a double jab
enabling Sakamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuade throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Sakamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McQuade throws a shot to the body.
McQuade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. McQuade won't be happy with that.
McQuade throws Sakamoto to one side and escapes!
Sakamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as McQuade blocks the leg kick.
McQuade moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but McQuade ducks down to avoid it.
McQuade moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto jabs at McQuade's body.
McQuade misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQuade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQuade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto lands a head kick. McQuade smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuade. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuade ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
An inside leg kick lands from McQuade.
McQuade moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
McQuade lands with a right hand.
McQuade lands a jab to the nose.
McQuade lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuade moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto lands a left hand.
McQuade missing with knees to the body.
McQuade can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuade misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McQuade goes down! Can Sakamoto finish him!?
Sakamoto won't allow McQuade to sweep him here.
Sakamoto pushing down on McQuade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sakamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade tries to roll over but Sakamoto keeps him under control.
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 Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think McQuade has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Booker McQuade!
A relieved looking Booker McQuade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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