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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Nagasaki (ranked 2032 p4p, 204 weight class) and Evgeny Popov (ranked 3504 p4p, 328 weight class). Yoshihiro Nagasaki had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, 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. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Popov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Popov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popov continues to drive forward.
Popov leaves Nagasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Nagasaki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Popov wants to stand but Nagasaki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Popov works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Popov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Popov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasaki is looking to escape.
Nagasaki really wants to buck Popov off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Nagasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nagasaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Popov tries to control but Nagasaki wriggling away.
Popov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Popov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nagasaki is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
Popov won't let Nagasaki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Popov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Popov wants to control the pace but Nagasaki is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagasaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nagasaki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasaki is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Popov controlling his opponent.
Nagasaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Popov trying to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki tries to buck Popov off but he can't manage it.
Popov lands a nice shot to the head.
Popov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Popov lands a couple of good shots and Nagasaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki showing good submission defense here.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet but Popov has full control of the position and if anything, Nagasaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nagasaki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Popov controls the action.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Popov trying to control.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nagasaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nagasaki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Popov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up.
Popov lands shots from the back.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popov defends it nicely.
Popov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Popov looking to score a takedown here. Nagasaki is defending well but Popov drives through and ends up in Nagasaki 's guard.
Nagasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nagasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Popov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet but Popov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Popov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from escaping the position.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Popov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popov tries for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Popov wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Popov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Popov lands some shots froms side control.
Popov working the ground and pound.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from escaping the position.
Popov trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Popov grinds an elbow into Nagasaki 's temple.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is pushing Popov's head away, looking to escape. Popov manages to hold on to the position though.
Popov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Popov is controlling him well.
Nagasaki is not content to let Popov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries to escape but Popov is in control.
Popov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nagasaki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Popov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nagasaki to see if he's OK.
Popov trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nagasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popov pinned against the cage. Popov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Popov dodges it nicely.
Popov tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Popov to regain full guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagasaki won't allow Popov to sweep him here.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Popov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popov wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Popov has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popov has his foot on Nagasaki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki postures up in Popov's guard and throws a big left but Popov blocks it.
Nagasaki stands up over Popov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Popov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Popov has escaped and now he's on top!
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Popov is controlling him.
Popov wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki is looking to stand up but Popov isn't so interested in that idea.
Popov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nagasaki tries to sprawl but Popov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Popov sits in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to kick Popov off but Popov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Popov trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Popov is trying to work for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Nagasaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
Popov 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 seems a little lost for a moment, as Popov dominates the positioning.
Nagasaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Popov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to escape the position but Popov is controlling the position.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeny Popov.
Well Popov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!
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