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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ranulf Drengot (ranked 3789 p4p, 385 weight class) and Takuya Sakamoto (ranked 3873 p4p, 393 weight class). Takuya Sakamoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ranulf Drengot's chin.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ranulf Drengot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takuya Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drengot gets caught napping as Sakamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Drengot manages to retain guard.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drengot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drengot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drengot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drengot keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass.
Sakamoto trying to control but Drengot is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drengot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drengot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drengot on his heels. He'll look to pass Drengot's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto trying to control but Drengot is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drengot is keeping the position for now.
Drengot wants to stand up but Sakamoto is controlling him.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Drengot keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drengot is on top in guard.
Sakamoto has a closed guard, preventing Drengot from standing up.
Sakamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto trying to control the position.
Sakamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drengot is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto controls Drengot momentarily but Drengot frees himself.
Sakamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drengot throwing strikes from guard but Sakamoto blocks nicely.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drengot wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Sakamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakamoto wants to sweep here but Drengot controlling him for the moment.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakamoto has wrist control.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Drengot throwing strikes but missing.
Sakamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drengot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drengot looking to pass the guard.
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Drengot defends it easily.
Sakamoto has momentary wrist control but Drengot slips an elbow through the middle.
Drengot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakamoto looking for a guillotine here but Drengot defends easily.
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drengot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takuya Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Drengot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drengot is trying to defend but Sakamoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sakamoto trying to control the action but Drengot is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sakamoto controlling the pace for now.
Drengot is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakamoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drengot has worked his arm free - good work by Drengot!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drengot wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Sakamoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drengot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakamoto's best efforts.
Drengot looking for submissions off his back.
Sakamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Drengot defends the submission attempt.
Sakamoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drengot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakamoto.
Drengot looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakamoto passes to side control.
Sakamoto trying to control the action but Drengot is working from the bottom.
Drengot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakamoto off and has taken his back!
Sakamoto tries to escape but Drengot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sakamoto breaks Drengot's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sakamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakamoto won't allow Drengot to get back to his feet.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Drengot keeps moving.
Takuya Sakamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drengot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Drengot's legs - danger averted.
Sakamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drengot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Drengot keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drengot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Drengot striking off his back but it's not causing Sakamoto any problems.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakamoto looking to pass the guard.
Sakamoto trying to control but Drengot is working from the bottom.
Drengot has his foot on Sakamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto drops back looking for a leg! Drengot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drengot manages to kick Sakamoto off! Sakamoto jumps back into Drengot's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drengot dives on top into guard.
Drengot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Drengot defends it easily.
Sakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drengot defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drengot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takuya Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Drengot is predictable there
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drengot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakamoto pushes down on Drengot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drengot is trying to stand back up but Sakamoto is controlling him
Sakamoto is trying to control. Drengot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Drengot is defending well.
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drengot defends it well.
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drengot defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Sakamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakamoto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drengot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drengot is squirming around, avoiding Sakamoto's attempts to control the action.
Sakamoto has control of Drengot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drengot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drengot wants to control but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Drengot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakamoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drengot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drengot wants to hold on but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Drengot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drengot wants to hold on but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Drengot gets back to half guard.
Drengot tries to kick Sakamoto off but Sakamoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drengot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sakamoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Drengot is defending well.
Sakamoto wants to free his trapped foot but Drengot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakamoto wants to take a breather but Drengot is having none of it.
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Drengot is defending well.
Ranulf Drengot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto trying to control the pace.
Drengot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BLACK PANTHER GYM 50$ only, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drengot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Drengot is keeping the position.
Drengot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakamoto's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drengot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drengot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takuya Sakamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drengot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takuya Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakamoto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuya Sakamoto!
A victorious Takuya Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ranulf Drengot had this to say: 'I'm so disappointed, but I will be back!'.
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