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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaziro Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaziro Satomi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaziro Satomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown but Satomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Satomi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Satomi misses with a double jab
and Mendes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Satomi trying to control the position.
Satomi working a defensive guard but Mendes passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Satomi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Satomi wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Satomi is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendes is taking a breather. Satomi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Satomi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Satomi wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendes is nestled in close to Satomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Satomi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Satomi's head.
Nice strikes from Mendes there.
Mendes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
Satomi is trying to control but can't.
Mendes controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Satomi's hands, connecting with Satomi's forehead.
Satomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Satomi has hold of Mendes's hands but Mendes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Satomi is looking to improve his position.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Satomi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Satomi looks to land a combination but Mendes avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Satomi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Satomi misses its target.
Kaziro Satomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phad Mendes.
Mendes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Satomi to the mat! Satomi manages to get full guard.
Mendes looks winded!
Satomi looking to control but Mendes passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes dominated that round.
That's time! Satomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Satomi misses with a head kick.
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Satomi stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Satomi both land. Nice combination.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Satomi shows good takedown defense.
Mendes slaps away a takedown attempt from Satomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Satomi.
Mendes with the counter takedown but Satomi avoids it easily.
Satomi tries for a takedown but Mendes circles away easily
and Mendes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziro Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Satomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Satomi has momentary wrist control but Mendes slips an elbow through the middle.
Satomi wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Satomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Satomi is trying to pull guard but Mendes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Satomi has had enough of the clinch but Mendes keeps him there for the moment.
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Satomi prevents it.
Satomi stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Satomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Satomi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Satomi taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Satomi jumps guard but Mendes stands there with Satomi around his waist. Satomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Satomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Satomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Satomi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Satomi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Satomi is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaziro Satomi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Check out the look on Mendes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Satomi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Satomi's head.
Mendes uses his free foot to push down on Satomi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Satomi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes lands a couple of good shots and Satomi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes has the hooks in. Satomi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mendes lands punches and elbows.
Mendes controls the position.
Mendes punches Satomi on the ear.
Satomi can't escape the position.
Mendes controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not allowing Satomi to control his hands.
Mendes has the hooks in. Satomi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Satomi right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes scores with strikes from the back.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Satomi from escaping the position.
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.
Mendes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Satomi.
Mendes gets his hands free as Satomi looks to control.
Good control from Mendes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendes 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phad Mendes!
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energy
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hype
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