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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki's entrance music is Shredder's Suite. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.
MacManus rushes Saki and presses him up against the cage.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacManus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saki is defending well for now.
MacManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus effectively controlling the action here.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saki checks it well.
MacManus misses with a kick to the body.
MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Saki in a clinch.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
MacManus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
It looks like Murphy MacManus has been cut.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Saki gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saki digs a right hand underneath MacManus's ribcage. MacManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saki presses MacManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacManus can turn it around.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus.
Saki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saki moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.
Saki lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Saki has the dominant position.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saki throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacManus needs to keep his hands up - Saki had a free shot at his head there.
Saki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacManus on the side of the head.
Saki misses the shot to the body.
Saki instigates a clinch.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Saki gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Saki.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saki is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
MacManus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacManus throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
MacManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saki lands an elbow inside.
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Saki takes one to the side of the head.
Saki throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on MacManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacManus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
That's four 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!
Saki throws a punch but it's blocked by MacManus.
Saki misses with an elbow strike.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
Saki prevents a body shot from MacManus.
Saki misses with an elbow strike.
Saki digs a right hand underneath MacManus's ribcage. MacManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Saki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Saki lands an elbow just above MacManus 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Saki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saki is working MacManus over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oroku Saki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murphy MacManus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacManus has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus scores with a shoulder strike.
Saki lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saki throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a body punch but Saki moves out of range.
MacManus scores with the left hand. Saki knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus jabs at Saki's body.
Saki is looking to clinch but MacManus is avoiding it.
Saki scores with a jab to the body.
MacManus defending well as Saki loads up on a big left hand.
Saki misses with a straight right.
MacManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saki is defending well for now.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saki rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saki blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saki or not.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saki pushes MacManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saki.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saki is keeping busy.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
MacManus ducks right into an uppercut from Saki.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saki misses with a left hand
and MacManus counters with a one-two to the body.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saki.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saki rather than just go for the knockout.
Saki tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Saki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saki lands a body shot.
Saki jabs MacManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MacManus.
Saki tries to counter by clinching up but MacManus breaks away and moves out of range.
MacManus clinches.
Saki lands with a short shot to the head.
MacManus is looking to break free of the clinch but Saki has double underhooks.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saki just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacManus's brow.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Saki.
MacManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saki lands a damaging elbow.
Saki misses with an elbow over the top.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Saki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus stalling in the clinch but Saki improves position.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Saki digs a right hand into MacManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacManus's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Saki.
Saki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacManus is breathing heavily.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Saki won't allow it.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Saki has the dominant position.
MacManus working hard to break the clinch.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus has Saki pressed against the cage.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oroku Saki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murphy MacManus's cut.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saki slips under a jab.
MacManus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacManus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Saki.
MacManus throws a leg kick but Saki moved away.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Saki.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus tries a body shot but Saki blocks it.
Oroku Saki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saki tries a knee to the head but MacManus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saki misses the jab.
Saki thuds his right hand into MacManus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Saki slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus blocks a jab.
Saki moves out of range of the strikes.
Saki misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saki closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacManus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacManus motions for Saki to come forward. MacManus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacManus dodges the punch combination from Saki.
Saki rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus tries to stall but Saki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
Saki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saki or not.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saki throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacManus blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Saki's head but Saki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacManus misses with a body shot.
Saki moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
MacManus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacManus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Saki finds it's way through MacManus's defenses.
MacManus takes one to the chin there.
Saki misses with the combination.
Saki throws a shot to the body.
Murphy MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki misses the shot to the body.
A big left from MacManus misses.
MacManus misses with a few strikes there.
MacManus takes one on the button.
Saki misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakis head.
Saki blocks an uppercut.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Saki is working MacManus over against the cage.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but Saki blocks it.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saki gets through MacManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Saki misses with a body shot.
Saki lands with a straight right. MacManus didn't see that one coming.
MacManus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacManus looks to land a combination but Saki avoids it well.
Saki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacManus can do to turn this around?
MacManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saki scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacManus is rocked!
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
A body shot lands from Saki.
Saki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
Saki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacManus or not.
MacManus is looking to break free of the clinch but Saki has double underhooks.
Oroku Saki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oroku Saki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saki 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oroku Saki!
Oroku Saki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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