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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akito Toyotoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Toyotoku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Toyotoku.
Sakuraba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toyotoku defends it well.
Toyotoku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakuraba's head.
It looks like Kenji Sakuraba has been cut.
Toyotoku misses with the combination.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Toyotoku shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Toyotoku's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toyotoku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba with a poor takedown
and Toyotoku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Toyotoku takes one to the chin there.
Toyotoku lands a big head kick that sends Sakuraba tumbling to the mat! Toyotoku takes a step backwards and waves Sakuraba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sakuraba is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Toyotoku finish him?
Sakuraba gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Toyotoku is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Toyotoku defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
Toyotoku is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuraba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toyotoku 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.
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Toyotoku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toyotoku won't allow Sakuraba to pass to mount.
Toyotoku tries to kick Sakuraba off but Sakuraba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toyotoku tries to land a front kick but Sakuraba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toyotoku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Toyotoku. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sakuraba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toyotoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Toyotoku shows good takedown defense.
Sakuraba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toyotoku throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toyotoku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakuraba is working for takedown but Toyotoku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Toyotoku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Toyotoku breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toyotoku tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toyotoku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakuraba on the side of the head.
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toyotoku quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Sakuraba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toyotoku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toyotoku wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba passes to side control.
Toyotoku is trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akito Toyotoku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Sakuraba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sakuraba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toyotoku to the ground. Sakuraba is now in Toyotoku's guard.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Toyotoku keeps moving.
Sakuraba stays in close to Toyotoku's body and controls the position.
Kenji Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba prevents Toyotoku from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyotoku keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Toyotoku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toyotoku's guard.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toyotoku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba trying to mount his opponent but Toyotoku defends it.
Sakuraba stops Toyotoku from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toyotoku throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toyotoku is pushing Sakuraba's head away, looking to escape. Sakuraba manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control but Toyotoku is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toyotoku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sakuraba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Toyotoku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakuraba's guard! Nice work there by Toyotoku!
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba has his foot on Toyotoku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toyotoku works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba has his foot on Toyotoku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toyotoku works his way back into a safe position though.
Toyotoku throws a big elbow that misses.
Toyotoku wants to stand but Sakuraba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing Toyotoku from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Toyotoku is looking to stand up but Sakuraba won't let him.
Toyotoku stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toyotoku throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toyotoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenji Sakuraba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a three punch combo that has Toyotoku backing up. Toyotoku nods at Sakuraba to acknowledge the strikes.
Toyotoku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Toyotoku thuds a left hand into Sakuraba's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Toyotoku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyotoku is looking to land body kicks.
Akito Toyotoku is winning the standup battle so far.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. Toyotoku tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toyotoku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Toyotoku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotoku tries to land a front kick but Sakuraba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakuraba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Toyotoku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toyotoku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toyotoku.
Sakuraba misses with a series of wild punches.
Toyotoku scores with a push kick.
Crunch! Toyotoku slams his shin into Sakuraba's torso.
Sakuraba avoids the head kick by Toyotoku.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Toyotoku avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toyotoku, right into the meat.
Toyotoku lands a front kick.
Sakuraba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toyotoku sprawls well. Toyotoku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toyotoku pushes Sakuraba off looking to stand but Sakuraba dives back in and keeps control.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Toyotoku is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Toyotoku is defending well.
Toyotoku is trying to stand back up but Sakuraba is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Toyotoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Toyotoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Toyotoku. No joy for Sakuraba on that attempt.
Toyotoku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akito Toyotoku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toyotoku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akito Toyotoku!
A victorious Akito Toyotoku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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