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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin comes to the ring accompanied by Mortal Kombat theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Santoro has a takedown stuffed.
Matoshin is looking to slow Santoro down with leg kicks.
Santoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santoro shoots in but no luck this time.
Matoshin leaves Santoro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Santoro.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Santoro avoids the punch easily.
Santoro swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin moves out of range as Santoro strikes.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Santoro.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Santoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santoro throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santoro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matoshin thinking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicky Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Santoro.
Santoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santoro digs a good body shot into Matoshin's ribs.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Santoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matoshin.
Santoro drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matoshin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin wants to sweep but no luck.
Matoshin is looking to stand up but Santoro isn't so interested in that idea.
Matoshin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Matoshin working for submissions but it's allowed Santoro to get to half guard.
Matoshin tries to roll over but Santoro keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santoro wants to pass to mount but Matoshin is defending the position.
Santoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santoro keeps trying to improve his position.
Santoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matoshin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santoro.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matoshin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin wants to sweep but no luck.
Matoshin working for a triangle but Santoro defends it easily.
Matoshin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santoro with a nice head shot there.
Santoro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santoro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Matoshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro dominated that round.
That's time! Matoshin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Matoshin as Santoro shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Santoro. Those never looked like landing.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Santoro avoids the punch easily.
Santoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Matoshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santoro on the side of the head.
Santoro misses with a double jab.
Matoshin dives in and grabs Santoro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santoro pushes down on Matoshin's head and hops out.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Santoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santoro tries for a takedown but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santoro blocks a jab.
Matoshin misses with a takedown attempt - Santoro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matoshin throws a jab when Santoro was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro catches Matoshin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicky Santoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Santoro with that takedown attempt.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Santoro.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santoro.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Santoro lands a jab-cross combination.
Santoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Santoro misses with a body shot
and Matoshin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santoro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matoshin postures up.
Matoshin passes Santoro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matoshin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santoro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santoro is trying to maintain the position but Matoshin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but Santoro defending well.
Matoshin wants to get back to his feet.
Santoro wants to improve his position but Matoshin is controlling well.
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.
Santoro manages to get to full guard.
Santoro keeping full guard, as Matoshin tries to pass.
Santoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matoshin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matoshin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin tries to stand but Santoro is controlling from the bottom.
Santoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santoro working for a triangle but Matoshin defends it easily.
Santoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matoshin is aware though and is defending well.
Santoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santoro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matoshin!
Santoro prevents Matoshin from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro raining down shots from the mount!
Santoro goes for an armbar but Matoshin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matoshin.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santoro trying to keep a closed guard but Matoshin is proving a slippery customer.
Matoshin passes Santoro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicky Santoro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matoshin thuds a left hand into Santoro's body.
Santoro lands with a cross.
Santoro thows a body shot but no joy.
Santoro looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Santoro scores with a one two! Matoshin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santoro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santoro checks a leg kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Santoro's shoulder, as Santoro tries to avoid the shot.
Matoshin shoots in looking for a takedown. Santoro tries to sprawl out of it but Matoshin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santoro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santoro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matoshin quickly recovers to half guard.
Santoro is controlling the pace.
Nicky Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santoro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matoshin sees it coming and defends easily.
Santoro is keen to just control but Matoshin is a slippery customer.
Santoro passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matoshin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Matoshin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santoro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matoshin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro lands a big elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santoro working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Matoshin tries to hold on but Santoro pushes him away.
Santoro raining down shots from the mount!
Santoro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matoshin is rocked!
Matoshin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Matoshin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santoro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matoshin hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santoro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santoro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Santoro trying to pass the guard but Matoshin defending well.
Matoshin moves into full guard.
Matoshin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santoro 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 Matoshin.
Matoshin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is looking to take a break and control but Matoshin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matoshin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santoro is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santoro is concentrating on defense, preventing Matoshin from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Santoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santoro 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Santoro!
Nicky Santoro very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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