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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Slappin (ranked 5236 p4p, 5374 weight class) and Soshito Nakagata Jr (ranked 352 p4p, 356 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Soshito Nakagata Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145
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165 cm
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148
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Slappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soshito Nakagata Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagata Jr tries to clinch there but Slappin circles away.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown
and Slappin moves into the clinch.
Slappin wants a takedown but no success here.
Slappin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slappin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nakagata Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagata Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.
Slappin throwing strikes but missing.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely.
Slappin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slappin is fighting to break Nakagata Jr's control of his arms but Nakagata Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagata Jr looking to control.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Slappin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Our spies down at at H!lo inform us that Nakagata Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slappin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slappin is one step ahead there.
Nakagata Jr managing to control the position.
Slappin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagata Jr on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakagata Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slappin is now in half guard.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to control from half guard but Nakagata Jr is working away.
Nakagata Jr moves into full guard.
Nakagata Jr controlling Slappin's posture.
Nakagata Jr wants to improve his position but instead Slappin has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slappin connects with a nice short shot to Nakagata Jr's temple.
Nakagata Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slappin.
Slappin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakagata Jr defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Slappin seems content to control.
Slappin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakagata Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slappin trying to control the action but Nakagata Jr is working from the bottom.
Slappin is really struggling to control Nakagata Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nakagata Jr has hold of Slappin's hands but Slappin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to pass the guard but Nakagata Jr defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slappin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.
Slappin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakagata Jr is pulling down on Slappin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slappin, at least for the moment.
Nakagata Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Slappin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Slappin working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Slappin dominated that round.
That's time! Slappin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slappin tries for a takedown but Nakagata Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a double leg but Slappin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakagata Jr is defended easily by Slappin.
Slappin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakagata Jr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nakagata Jr wants to clinch.
Slappin dives in and grabs Nakagata Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakagata Jr pushes down on Slappin's head and hops out.
Slappin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagata Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Andy Slappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soshito Nakagata Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakagata Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slappin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slappin did well to prevent Nakagata Jr getting side control.
Nakagata Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakagata Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slappin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slappin and Nakagata Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakagata Jr is breathing heavily.
Slappin struggling a bit here.
Slappin seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakagata Jr dominates the positioning.
Slappin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagata Jr can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slappin is trying to control Nakagata Jr's posture but Nakagata Jr avoids it.
Nakagata Jr trying to control the action but Slappin is working from the bottom.
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slappin wants to control but Nakagata Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr tries to advance to mount but Slappin denies him.
Andy Slappin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagata Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slappin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Slappin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nakagata Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakagata Jr wants to control for a moment but Slappin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slappin wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin is working hard here to advance position.
Nakagata Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Slappin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagata Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slappin sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soshito Nakagata Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
An inside leg kick from Slappin misses.
Nakagata Jr moves away from the strike by Slappin.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakagata Jr gets tackled into the cage by Slappin. Slappin maintains the clinch.
Nakagata Jr can't get the takedown.
Nakagata Jr has picked Slappin up - he's going for a ride! Nakagata Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Slappin is holding on to half guard well.
Slappin is looking to control Nakagata Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slappin avoid being mounted?
Slappin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slappin tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slappin is controlling Nakagata Jr's trapped leg to prevent Nakagata Jr from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slappin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Nakagata Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagata Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Slappin is retaining full guard.
Slappin pulls Nakagata Jr in to control the position.
Slappin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakagata Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely.
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr working a defensive guard here.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep here but Slappin controlling him for the moment.
Slappin postures up.
Nakagata Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagata Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slappin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakagata Jr is retaining full guard.
Slappin is working Nakagata Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slappin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Nakagata Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakagata Jr has gone for a leg lock! Slappin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakagata Jr's guard.
Slappin 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr has control of Slappin's left arm, preventing Slappin from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr is trying to keep Slappin in close.
Nakagata Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr controlling the position.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position but Slappin postures up.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr has momentary wrist control but Slappin slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Slappin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slappin 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Slappin!
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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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