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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 824 p4p, 95 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 741 p4p, 81 weight class). Sagaki has chosen Crazy Nights - Loudness as his entrance music. Roman Boesku had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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158 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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172 cm
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147 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent grappler
Good kicks
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Boesku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses
and Boesku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sagaki won't be happy with that.
Boesku tries for a kimura but Sagaki is defending well.
Sagaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boesku tries for a kimura but Sagaki is defending well.
Sagaki is trying to control Boesku's posture but Boesku avoids it.
Sagaki is looking to regain half guard here but Boesku keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagaki is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki regains half guard.
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Sagaki gets full guard.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Boesku landing some decent shots from guard.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagaki is retaining full guard.
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sagaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Sagaki's legs - danger averted.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boesku advances to half guard.
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku.
Boesku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sagaki is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
Sagaki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sagaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sagaki 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.
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boesku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boesku won't allow Sagaki to sweep him here.
Sagaki looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki has Boesku pulled in close to control his posture.
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Boesku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagaki.
Sagaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boesku sprawls well initially but Sagaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
Roman Boesku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.
My spies in Nuclear Physiques inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sagaki 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.
Boesku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki postures up in Boesku's guard and throws a big left but Boesku blocks it.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boesku's head.
Sagaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sagaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boesku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Boesku's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Sagaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Sagaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boesku trying to hold on to Sagaki's head to control him but Sagaki postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku on the receiving end of some nice 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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Boesku's temple.
Sagaki 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.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Boesku is looking to control Sagaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki working the head and body with strikes.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Sagaki sits in half guard.
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Boesku's temple.
Sagaki throwing shots but Boesku is blocking nicely.
Boesku has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sagaki winds up and cracks Boesku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Boesku's brow.
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sagaki darts in looking for a takedown but Boesku gets double underhooks and turns Sagaki into the cage.
Boesku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sagaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boesku.
Sagaki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boesku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sagaki misses with a hook
and Boesku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sagaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Boesku cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.
Sagaki keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is trying to keep Boesku in close.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Boesku passes Sagaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boesku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sagaki!
Sagaki tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Sagaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is defending well.
Boesku is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well.
Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boesku pulls his head out easily.
Boesku is trying to control. Sagaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back!
Boesku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sagaki's guard. Nice work there by Boesku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily.
Boesku postures up.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Boesku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boesku 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Boesku!
A relieved looking Roman Boesku 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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