QFC Tournament 623 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Dupuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Macdonah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dupuit
vs
Macdonah

168 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Dupuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Macdonah!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dupuit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dupuit is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Macdonah looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dupuit gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Macdonah is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dupuit lets go of the hold and Macdonah can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Dupuit!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Macdonah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Ishihara (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!

Macdonah
vs
Ishihara

170 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Macdonah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robo Ishihara!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonah fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ishihara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Macdonah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ishihara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ishihara stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Macdonah lands a nice shot that snaps Ishihara's head back.
Macdonah connects with a looping right hand.
Macdonah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Ishihara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macdonah to the ground. Ishihara is now in Macdonah's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishihara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macdonah is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishihara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ishihara postures up and lands a big shot to Macdonah's brow.
Macdonah is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ishihara stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ishihara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macdonah did well to prevent Ishihara getting side control.
Macdonah trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonah tries to roll over but Ishihara keeps him under control.
Macdonah is trying to control but can't.
Macdonah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ishihara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ishihara takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonah lands a lovely overhand right.
Ishihara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macdonah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ishihara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Ishihara.
Macdonah tries to get to full guard but Ishihara has control of the leg.
Ishihara slips a nice elbow through Macdonah's hands, connecting with Macdonah's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishihara is taking a breather. Macdonah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Macdonah is looking for a sweep. Ishihara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macdonah trying to control here.
Ishihara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macdonah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishihara is working away from the top position though.
Ishihara controlling the action here.
It looks like Ishihara might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robo Ishihara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macdonah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A left lands for Macdonah.
Macdonah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macdonah tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishihara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishihara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Ishihara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ishihara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ishihara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishihara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Ishihara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macdonah, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonah wants to clinch

and Ishihara counters with a shoot takedown. Macdonah fights it but they end up in guard.

Ishihara gets to his feet - Macdonah follows without any prompting.
Robo Ishihara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macdonah dips to his left and cracks Ishihara with an uppercut!
Ishihara tries to clinch up but Macdonah circles away and keeps his distance.
Macdonah tries to clinch but Ishihara is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macdonah.

Macdonah darts in and clinches Ishihara up against the cage.
Ishihara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macdonah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ishihara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishihara looking to stall.
Ishihara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ishihara blocking some punches.
Ishihara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macdonah pushes Ishihara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishihara tries to pull guard but Macdonah holds him up against the cage and eventually Ishihara drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Macdonah - that landed with a thud.
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!
Ishihara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishihara blocking some punches.
Ishihara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macdonah.
Macdonah trying to stall but Ishihara improves his position.
Macdonah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ishihara's efforts to push away.
Ishihara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonah stalling in the clinch but Ishihara improves position.
Ishihara looking to slow down the pace here.
Macdonah lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Macdonah has Ishihara pressed against the cage, preventing Ishihara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishihara has Macdonah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billy Macdonah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robo Ishihara.

That's four 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.
Ishihara is looking to control Macdonah's arms but Macdonah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishihara has his back to the cage.
Ishihara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ishihara has had enough of the clinch but Macdonah keeps him there for the moment.
Ishihara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macdonah smiles and moves away.
Macdonah thuds his right hand into Ishihara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Macdonah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishihara circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishihara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macdonah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macdonah tries to clinch but Ishihara is having none of it.
Ishihara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macdonah's waist but Macdonah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishihara off to one side.
Ishihara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Macdonah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ishihara misses with a two punch combination.
Macdonah's corner calls for a 1-2. Macdonah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ishihara throws a series of punches but Macdonah moves out of range.
Macdonah wants to clinch.
Ishihara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Macdonah as he connects with a hook.

Ishihara drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ishihara trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ishihara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ishihara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Macdonah on his heels. He'll look to pass Macdonah's guard now, I'm sure.
Macdonah looking for a sweep. Not yet Macdonah, not yet.
Ishihara controlling from the top position.
Macdonah wants to sweep but no luck.
Ishihara forces his way into half guard.
Macdonah manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishihara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macdonah being controlled here, momentarily.
Ishihara trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Macdonah is working an open guard so Ishihara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonah cracks Ishihara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Ishihara 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.
Ishihara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ishihara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishihara looking to pass the guard.
Ishihara controlling from the top position.
Macdonah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robo Ishihara has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishihara throwing strikes from guard but Macdonah blocks nicely.

Ishihara gets to his feet. Macdonah looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ishihara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Ishihara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macdonah's guard.
Ishihara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macdonah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishihara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macdonah looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Ishihara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ishihara 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Billy Macdonah!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Billy Macdonah!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Billy Macdonah!

Billy Macdonah wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Schweibert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Aldo
vs
Schweibert

177 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Schweibert!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schweibert avoids it really well and circles away.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schweibert as he avoids it easily.
Schweibert tries to counter with a clinch but Aldo shakes him off and moves away.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schweibert swinging wildly here.
Aldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aldo dives in and grabs Schweibert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schweibert pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
Schweibert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schweibert leaves Aldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Schweibert moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo can't get the takedown.
Aldo is looking for a takedown.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Schweibert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Schweibert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Schweibert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Schweibert turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schweibert manages to end up in side control.
Schweibert works to advance to full mount. Aldo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schweibert controlling from the full mount.
Schweibert lands a heavy elbow.
Schweibert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schweibert scoring with strikes but Aldo is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schweibert prevents Aldo from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweibert landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schweibert putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schweibert controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schweibert lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schweibert looking to finish Aldo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aldo!
Schweibert postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aldo looks a forlorn figure.
Schweibert dominating with strikes here.
Aldo is looking to improve his position but Schweibert isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweibert landing punches.
Schweibert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schweibert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schweibert content just to control the position here.
Schweibert punishing his opponent with strikes.

Schweibert has hold of Aldo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aldo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aldo tries to reverse the position but Schweibert maintains control.
Schweibert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aldo is looking to escape.
Schweibert controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweibert tries to control but Aldo wriggling away.
Schweibert putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aldo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schweibert passes to side control.
Aldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Schweibert dominates the positioning.
Schweibert advances nicely into full mount.
Schweibert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo tries to reverse the position but Schweibert maintains control.
Schweibert controlling his opponent.
Schweibert lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Schweibert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schweibert gets a clinch.
Schweibert is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aldo avoiding damage as Schweibert throws knees to the body.

Schweibert is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aldo can't fight it off and eventually Schweibert manages to take the fight to the floor. Aldo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Aldo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Schweibert should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aldo has tightened it up now! Schweibert should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Aldo!
After winning the bout, Jose Aldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurogane Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to Sleep. Kurogane Kawasaki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kawasaki
vs
Henderson

164 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurogane Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Kawasaki is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kawasaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kawasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson stalls.

Kawasaki breaks the clinch.

Kawasaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawasaki misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Kawasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Kawasaki blocks it.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki working aggressively here.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Kawasaki working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawasaki controls his hands.
Kawasaki jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Kawasaki around his waist. Kawasaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurogane Kawasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kawasaki is blocking nicely.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Henderson taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson prevents Kawasaki from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries a body shot but Kawasaki blocks it.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Kawasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawasaki letting Henderson take a breather here.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawasaki up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Henderson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kawasaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson tries to work over Kawasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawasaki up against the cage.
Kawasaki tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Kawasaki tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawasaki blocking some punches.
Kawasaki is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawasaki.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Kawasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Kawasaki avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Henderson.
Henderson slowing the pace effectively.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kawasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Kawasaki's takedown attempt.
Kawasaki tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawasaki.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawasaki avoids the damage to the body.
Kawasaki wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurogane Kawasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kawasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kawasaki tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Kawasaki throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Kawasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Kawasaki persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.

Henderson rushes Kawasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Kawasaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Dan Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henderson tries to work over Kawasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawasaki controls his hands.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson keeps control of Kawasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Kawasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Kawasaki tries to tie him up.
Maybe Kawasaki would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawasaki's elbow.
Kawasaki tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kawasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson tries to clinch up.

Kawasaki has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Henderson is pushing Kawasaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawasaki tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Kawasaki is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawasaki prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Kawasaki tries to stall but Henderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
Henderson has Kawasaki pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Kawasaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawasaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Kawasaki blocks with his arms.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawasaki blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Kawasaki has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Kawasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurogane Kawasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Henderson pushes Kawasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Kurogane Kawasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson prevents Kawasaki from breaking the clinch.
Kawasaki gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawasaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dan Henderson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Dan Henderson!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dan Henderson!

Dan Henderson wins by unanimous decision!