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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagasaki's entrance music is You're The Voice. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeo Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kopp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopp.
Kopp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nagasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kopp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kopp's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nagasaki'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.
Nagasaki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kopp rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Kopp is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Kopp is trying is best to control the position here.
Kopp trying to control from the bottom.
Nagasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kopp tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki trying to control but Kopp is having none of it.
Nagasaki wants to take Kopp's back but he can't do it this time.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from getting the reversal.
Kopp is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
Nagasaki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kopp punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to pass to mount but Kopp is defending the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nagasaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takeo Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kopp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Steven Kopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away.
Kopp lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it.
Nagasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Nagasaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kopp working the body and head with strikes.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kopp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nagasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kopp has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Kopp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kopp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nagasaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Kopp has control of the leg.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagasaki defending well though.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
Nagasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kopp defends it easily.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Kopp in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kopps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Kopp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kopp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nagasaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki controls Kopp momentarily but Kopp frees himself.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kopp controls the pace.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kopp throws a strike but Nagasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Kopp is keeping the position.
Kopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Kopp is a slippery customer.
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Kopp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Kopp won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki has his hands on Kopp's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takeo Nagasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kopp's calf.
Kopp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Kopp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kopp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nagasaki.
Kopp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Kopp being controlled here momentarily.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kopp advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Nagasaki is right now.
Nagasaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kopp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Kopp pushes him away.
Kopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Kopp.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kopp is aware though and is defending well.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp cracks Nagasaki with a solid left hand.
Kopp distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kopp dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kopp with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Kopp misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopp misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Kopp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeo Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Kopp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Kopp.
Kopp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kopp's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Nagasaki's temple.
Nagasaki trying to control here.
Nagasaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Kopp from advancing to side control.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Kopp can't keep his opponent in guard - Nagasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nagasaki passes to full mount!
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kopp is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki content just to control the position here.
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kopp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kopp is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Kopp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is stalling here. Kopp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nagasaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kopp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
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 Takeo Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeo Nagasaki!
Takeo Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Takeo Nagasaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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