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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yumi NoMono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Katov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yumi NoMono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Katov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NoMono wants to clinch.
NoMono connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katov's hands.
Katov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NoMono feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Katovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Katov moves forwards but NoMono connects with a nice, crisp jab.
NoMono digs a good body shot into Katov's ribs.
Katov's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Katov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
NoMono works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
NoMono wants to clinch up but Katov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov instigates a clinch.
NoMono blocks an uppercut.
NoMono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono works on Katov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from NoMono fails to land.
NoMono lands a hook that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
NoMono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katov has him pressed against the cage.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
NoMono throws a punch but it's blocked by Katov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
NoMono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Katov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono misses with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katov.
NoMono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMono blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katov.
NoMono misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov misses with the head strike.
NoMono is working Katov over against the cage.
NoMono lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NoMono lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NoMono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katov looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoMono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono scores with an uppercut up the middle.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono misses with some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NoMono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NoMono misses with some punches.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NoMono's efforts to push away.
NoMono misses with some punches.
NoMono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NoMono working aggressively here.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NoMono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NoMono scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NoMono working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NoMono.
NoMono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
Katov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
NoMono blocking some punches.
NoMono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katov misses with some punches.
NoMono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yumi NoMono will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Katov wants to clinch up but NoMono keeps it at a distance.
NoMono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katov has taken the fight to the clinch.
NoMono working hard to break the clinch.
Katov misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono scores with a shoulder strike.
Katov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NoMono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
NoMono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katov scores with a shot to the side of NoMono's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katov working aggressively here.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono tries a body shot but Katov blocks it.
Katov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NoMono backwards.
NoMono misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Katov.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono tries a body shot but Katov blocks it.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMono takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Katov on the inside.
Katov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NoMono's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
NoMono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NoMono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NoMono has a couple of punches blocked by Katov.
NoMono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Katov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felix Katov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from NoMono.
NoMono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katov pushes NoMono back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from NoMono fails to land.
Katov working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by NoMono.
NoMono is trying to force a seperation but Katov has the dominant position.
Katov lands a left hand that snaps the head of NoMono backwards.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov working aggressively here.
Katov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NoMono's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katov.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Katov.
NoMono scores with a hook to the body.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by NoMono.
NoMono blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NoMono lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
NoMono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NoMono working hard to break the clinch.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
NoMono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NoMono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NoMono swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov misses with some punches.
NoMono is trying to break the clinch but Katov has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Katov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! NoMono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Katov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Katov takes one on the button.
NoMono tries to keep at a distance but Katov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
NoMono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from NoMono.
Katov misses with some punches.
NoMono tries to work over Katov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NoMono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NoMono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov lands a shoulder strike.
NoMono tries to throw a body punch but Katov avoids it by throwing NoMono back against the cage.
Katov misses with the head strike.
NoMono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katov's elbow.
NoMono can't find room to land a body shot as Katov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NoMono tries to break the clinch but Katov is controlling the position.
NoMono gets through Katov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
Katov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
NoMono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NoMono pushes Katov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NoMono tries to break free but Katov pushes him back against the cage.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
NoMono has had enough of the clinch but Katov keeps him there for the moment.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov working aggressively here.
NoMono blocking some punches.
NoMono lands with a light punch inside.
NoMono has a couple of punches blocked by Katov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMono blocking some punches.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov misses with some punches.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono blocks an uppercut.
Katov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NoMono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NoMono tries to circle away but Katov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on NoMono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NoMono tries to circle away but Katov has him pinned against the cage.
NoMono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
NoMono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from NoMono.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NoMono.
Katov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
NoMono can't find room to land a body shot as Katov controls the action.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMono digs a right hand into Katov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katov's gas tank.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by NoMono.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov misses with some punches.
Katov prevents NoMono from breaking the clinch.
Katov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katov.
NoMono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
NoMono throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katovs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NoMono has had enough of the clinch but Katov keeps him there for the moment.
NoMono tries to break the clinch but Katov is controlling the position.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but NoMono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
NoMono misses with a body punch.
NoMono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
Katov lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Katov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Katov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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