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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akisame Hikaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hikaru comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate Battle. Sandoval has chosen Overseer - Slayed as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
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171 cm
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158 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akisame Hikaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hikaru feints and as Sandoval raises his hands in defense, Hikaru changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hikaru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandoval working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval 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.
Hikaru is pushing down on Sandoval's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sandoval is fighting to maintain full guard but Hikaru has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hikaru prevents Sandoval from standing back up.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hikaru.
Hikaru wants to take a breather but Sandoval is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaru is thwarting Sandoval's attempts to control the position.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hikaru.
Sandoval has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hikaru is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing good reports from Hikaru'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.
Hikaru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hikaru looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Hikaru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sandoval is out of range and Hikaru settles back down.
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
Sandoval checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sandoval checks a leg kick.
Hikaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Hikaru sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hikaru throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Hikaru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hikaru looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Hikaru misses with a looping left.
Hikaru has Sandoval up against the cage in a clinch.
Sandoval is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hikaru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sandoval fails to pull guard.
Sandoval's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sandoval's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akisame Hikaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Hikaru blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
A short left from Hikaru.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Hikaru.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hikaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hikaru is working Sandoval over against the cage.
Hikaru lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hikaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hikaru throws an elbow but misses.
Hikaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval jumps into guard, dragging Hikaru to the mat.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hikaru is one step ahead there.
Hikaru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sandoval trying to keep a closed guard but Hikaru is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval looking to control.
Hikaru trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sandoval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hikaru is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hikaru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hikaru showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Hikaru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sandoval throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hikaru scores with the left hand. Sandoval knows he should have avoided that one.
Hikaru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sandoval moves into range and clinches up with Hikaru.
Sandoval tries to break free but Hikaru pushes him back against the cage.
Hikaru can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.
Hikaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval blocks an elbow strike from Hikaru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hikaru.
Hikaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval wants to take the fight to the mat but Hikaru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaru tries to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling the position.
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but Hikaru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hikaru throws a right hand that misses
and Sandoval counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sandoval.
Sandoval wants to get up but he can't break Hikaru's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hikaru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hikaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Hikaru keeps moving.
Hikaru trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Hikaru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hikaru manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Hikaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hikaru working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Hikaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hikaru wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sandoval being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hikaru.
Sandoval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four 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.
Sandoval darts in looking for a takedown but Hikaru gets double underhooks and turns Sandoval into the cage.
Akisame Hikaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Hikaru.
Hikaru prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hikaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval is looking to break free of the clinch but Hikaru has double underhooks.
Hikaru is looking to control Sandoval's arms but Sandoval gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hikaru has his back to the cage.
Sandoval works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akisame Hikaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sandoval creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hikaru throws an elbow but it misses.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Hikaru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Sandoval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Hikaru pushes him off.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Hikaru.
Hikaru blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hikaru is looking to get back to full guard here but Sandoval has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hikaru manages to get back to half guard.
Hikaru wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hikaru wants to improve his position but Sandoval is controlling well.
Felix Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hikaru is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaru is looking to control Sandoval's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hikaru avoid being mounted?
Hikaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Hikaru trying to hold on to Sandoval's head to control him but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hikaru does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hikaru scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hikaru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sandoval's hands.
Hikaru drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Hikaru from controlling successfully.
Sandoval is trying to keep Hikaru in close.
Sandoval tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hikaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hikaru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hikaru lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval can't keep his opponent in guard - Hikaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hikaru is pressing down on Sandoval's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sandoval is holding on for now.
Hikaru prevents Sandoval from improving his position.
Hikaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandoval is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hikaru trying to control from Sandoval's half guard. Sandoval has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hikaru controls the pace.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hikaru is one step ahead there.
Sandoval trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hikaru throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Felix Sandoval is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Hikaru shows good takedown defense.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hikaru defends it nicely.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Hikaru.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akisame Hikaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hikaru has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akisame Hikaru!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akisame Hikaru waved his t-shirt featuring Damnfield clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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