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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Satomi shoots for a takedown but Raymond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Raymond. No joy for Satomi on that attempt.
Raymond lands with a right hand. #CL#
Satomi moves into the clinch.
Raymond lands a left hand.
Raymond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Satomi backwards.
Satomi goes for a takedown attempt but Raymond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziro Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satomi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Raymond tries to keep at a distance but Satomi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raymond digs a right hand underneath Satomi's ribcage. Satomi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raymond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raymond lands a shoulder strike.
Satomi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raymond to keep the fight standing.#T1##TD#
Satomi pulls guard effortlessly.
Raymond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raymond wants to stand but Satomi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Satomi wants to stand up but Raymond is controlling him.
Raymond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Satomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raymond's guard. #REVR#
Raymond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Satomi controls the pace.#T2#
Satomi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raymond has control of Satomi's left arm, preventing Satomi from doing any damage.
Satomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Satomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Satomi stays in close to Raymond's body and controls the position.
Raymond looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Satomi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Satomi throwing shots but Raymond is blocking nicely.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Satomi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Satomi is trying to control. Raymond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raymond can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Satomi decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Raymond has managed to clinch.
Raymond is stalling here.
Raymond lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Raymond lands with a left to the head.
Raymond lands a hook that snaps the head of Satomi backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Raymond.
Satomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raymond effectively controlling the action here.
Satomi tries to stall but Raymond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Raymond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymond lands with a left to the head.
Raymond lands a left hand.
Raymond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Satomi tries to break free but Raymond pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Raymond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Raymond clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Raymond.
Satomi is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Satomi lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Raymond to work.
#BC2#
Raymond manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Raymond moves into the clinch.
Raymond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Raymond to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Satomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Satomi shoots for a takedown but Raymond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Raymond takes the fight into the clinch.
Raymond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satomis head. #T1#
Satomi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziro Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satomi wants to take the fight to the mat but Raymond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raymond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raymond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raymond lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raymond.
Satomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Satomi blocks an elbow strike.
Raymond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Raymond. #TD#
Satomi pulls guard successfully.
Satomi trying to keep a closed guard but Raymond is proving a slippery customer.
Raymond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satomi is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Satomi being controlled here, momentarily.
Satomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raymond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Satomi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Satomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raymond controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Raymond darts in and clinches Satomi up against the cage.
Raymond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Satomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satomi tries to pull guard but Raymond won't allow it.
Satomi wants to take the fight to the mat but Raymond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raymond pushes Satomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Raymond breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Raymond closes the distance and clinches.
Raymond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Satomi backwards.
Raymond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Raymond scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Raymond.
Satomi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raymond is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raymond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satomis head.
A short right from Raymond on the inside.
Raymond scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satomi wants to stall.
Raymond leaning against his opponent.
Raymond lands with a right to the head.
Satomi blocks the elbow strike.
Raymond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satomis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Raymond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Satomi gets tackled into the cage by Raymond. Raymond maintains the clinch.
Satomi tries to break free but Raymond pushes him back against the cage.
Raymond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taylor Raymond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Satomi takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Satomi is rocked!
Raymond has Satomi pressed against the cage.
Raymond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raymond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raymond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Satomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raymond avoiding damage.
Raymond lands a right hand.
Satomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raymond lands a shoulder strike.
Raymond just leaning against Satomi, taking a breather.
Raymond dips a shoulder and cracks Satomi with a mighty uppercut! Satomi falls back against the cage and Raymond unloads with a barrage of strikes! Satomi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Raymond screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Raymond!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 8
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
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
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD2#
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.
#R2#
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#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Satomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#TD#
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. #SUB#
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.
#R3##TD2#
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!#T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
Mendes scores with strikes from the back.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Satomi from escaping the position.
#T4#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Satomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hicks punching from the bottom.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Satomi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Satomi sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Satomi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hicks sees it coming and defends easily.
Satomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working. #T1#
Hicks misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Satomi pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Satomi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Satomi scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Hicks has been cut.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Satomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Hicks darts in and clinches Satomi up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Satomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Satomi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Satomi in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hicks is pressing down on Satomi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hicks has his foot on Satomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satomi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hicks working for submissions but it's allowed Satomi to get to half guard.
Satomi is pressing down on Hicks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hicks is holding on for now.
Satomi trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Satomi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Satomi stops Hicks from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Satomi lands with a punch from half guard.
Satomi is taking a breather. Hicks 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.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Satomi has control of the leg.
Hicks has hold of Satomi's hands but Satomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Hicks is not content to let Satomi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hicks looking for subs from the bottom but Satomi mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaziro Satomi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Hicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Satomi throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Satomi.
#TD2#
Satomi gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Hicks kicks Satomi off and gets back to his feet.
Satomi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satomi sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Satomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Satomi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Satomi tries to pull guard but Hicks won't allow it.
Juan Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaziro Satomi.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Hicks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks is looking to stand up but Satomi isn't so interested in that idea.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Satomi from controlling successfully.
Satomi landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Satomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hicks 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.
Hicks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Satomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Satomi dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Satomi kicks Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Satomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicks counters with a left to the body.
Hicks wants to clinch.
Satomi shoots and misses #CL#
and Hicks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Satomi backwards. #T4#
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Satomi controls the action.
#BC2#
Satomi breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Satomi.
Hicks throws a big counter combination but Satomi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Satomi is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Satomi clinches with his opponent.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Satomi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Satomi controls the action.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Hicks has Satomi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hicks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Satomi tumbling to the mat - Hicks dives into Satomi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Hicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Hicks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Satomi clinches.
The referee calls for Hicks to work.
Knees to the body from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Satomi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Satomi gets control of Hicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Satomi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Satomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks won't allow Satomi to sweep him here. #T1#
Hicks stands up over Satomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks won't allow Satomi to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Satomi has his foot on Hicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hicks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Satomi.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Satomi's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satomi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Satomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Satomi tries to stand but Hicks is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Hicks has his foot on Satomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satomi works his way back into a safe position though.
Satomi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hicks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Satomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.#SUB#
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet but Satomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Satomi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Satomi cracks Hicks with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Satomi passes into side control.
Satomi grinds an elbow into Hicks's temple.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.
Hicks tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Satomi controls the action.#T4#
Hicks is really stuck here.
Satomi punishes Hicks with strikes from the back mount.
Hicks trying to control the action but Satomi just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Hicks right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Satomi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Satomi keeps control of the position as Hicks tries to break free.
Hicks looking very determined here, making life difficult for Satomi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaziro Satomi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Satomi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaziro Satomi!
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