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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hirohito Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repa Tiitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiitti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Back in Black . Hirohito Sato has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirohito Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repa Tiitti!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato thuds a left hand into Tiitti's body.
Tiitti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sato's guard.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiitti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Tiitti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato working a defensive guard here.
Sato is really struggling to control Tiitti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiitti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiitti lands a two punch combo.
Tiitti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiitti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiitti content to stall in guard here.
Sato 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to sweep but instead, Tiitti has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sato wants to improve his position but Tiitti is controlling well.
Tiitti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to improve his position.
Sato is trying to control but can't.
Tiitti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sato is looking for a sweep. Tiitti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tiitti lands a nice short elbow.
Tiitti decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Hirohito Sato has been cut.
Tiitti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tiitti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tiitti postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sato to stand up.
A head kick misses from Sato.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiitti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiitti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tiitti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repa Tiitti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hirohito Sato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tiitti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sato missing with knees to the body.
Tiitti controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiitti wants the takedown. Sato is fighting it off but Tiitti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sato's guard against the cage.
Tiitti forces his way into half guard.
Tiitti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Tiitti eventually gives up the hold.
Tiitti controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tiitti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sato's half guard.
Sato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiitti.
Tiitti decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tiitti throws a series of strikes that have Sato backpedaling.
Tiitti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sato throws a head kick but Tiitti moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiitti prevents a body shot from Sato.
Tiitti breaks the clinch.
Tiitti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tiitti.
Tiitti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Tiitti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tiitti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tiitti landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Tiitti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tiitti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiitti decides to stand back up.
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiitti feints the counter takedown.
Tiitti clinches with his opponent.
Tiitti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiitti drives through and clinches with Sato against the cage.
Sato tries to land a knee to the head but Tiitti blocks with his arms.
Tiitti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiitti avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Tiitti controls the action.
Tiitti manages to break the clinch.
Tiitti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiitti is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti lands with a right hand.
Hirohito Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiitti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiitti gets a double leg takedown into Sato's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiitti is pushing down on Sato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sato is fighting to maintain full guard but Tiitti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tiitti stalling.
Sato wants to improve his position but Tiitti is controlling well.
Tiitti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repa Tiitti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hirohito Sato'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!
Sato throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tiitti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sato won't be happy with that.
Sato seems a little lost for a moment, as Tiitti dominates the positioning.
Tiitti tries for a kimura but Sato is defending well.
Sato looks to move to half guard but instead Tiitti has passed into mount! Damn!
Repa Tiitti has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Tiitti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tiitti lands a couple of good shots and Sato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Tiitti manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiitti keeps control of the position easily here as Sato tries to buck him off.
Tiitti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Tiitti manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tiitti struggling to land strikes to the head as Sato covers up.
Sato tries to roll but Tiitti sticks to his back.
Tiitti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sato has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sato trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tiitti.
Tiitti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tiitti keeps control of the position as Sato tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Tiitti.
Sato is trapped and Tiitti is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Tiitti loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sato hold on?
Hirohito Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiitti is not going to allow Sato to sit and survive in this position.
Sato is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tiitti is not going to allow Sato to sit and survive in this position.
Tiitti loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sato hold on?
Repa Tiitti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti scores with strikes from the back.
Tiitti slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sato preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tiitti.
Tiitti is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sato tries to roll but Tiitti sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tiitti controlling the position well here. Sato rolled but Tiitti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Repa Tiitti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiitti 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repa Tiitti!
Repa Tiitti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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