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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tooh Kwoma (ranked 1641 p4p, 711 weight class) and Naoyuki Nakano (ranked 207 p4p, 92 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tooh Kwoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naoyuki Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwoma scores with a jab to the body.
Kwoma misses with a left hand
and Nakano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kwoma throws a solid leg kick but Nakano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kwoma.
Kwoma misses with an uppercut. Nakano saw that one coming.
Kwoma lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakano off the cage and back into range.
Kwoma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Kwoma.
Kwoma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kwoma blocks it well.
Kwoma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
Kwoma 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.
Nakano connects with a leg kick.
Kwoma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwoma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tooh Kwoma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwoma tests Nakano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwoma closes the distance and clinches.
Kwoma throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Kwoma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nakano is stalling here.
Nakano is struggling to control the position.
Nakano is trying to push Kwoma away but Kwoma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kwoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwoma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kwoma letting Nakano take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kwoma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakano up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano is looking to break free of the clinch but Kwoma has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Kwoma to work.
Kwoma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakano stalling against the cage.
Kwoma being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Nakano's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Naoyuki Nakano.
Kwoma looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Nakano throws a right hand that misses
and Kwoma counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwoma checks a low kick from Nakano.
A quick step to the side and Kwoma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwoma blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Kwoma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakano.
Kwoma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwoma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakano moves forwards but Kwoma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwoma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Kwoma tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakano.
Kwoma misses with a looping left.
Nakano checks a leg kick.
Kwoma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakano is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Kwoma does no damage.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwoma.
Nakano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakano.
Kwoma looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwoma throws out the jab.
Kwoma throws a shot to the body.
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
and Kwoma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwoma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwoma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwoma checks the leg kick.
Naoyuki Nakano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwoma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakano defends well and Kwoma ends up having to push Nakano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwoma throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwoma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakano controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tooh Kwoma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kwoma looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Nakano checks a low kick from Kwoma.
Kwoma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakano can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Kwoma misses
and Nakano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakano misses with a hook. Kwoma ducked under it nicely.
Tooh Kwoma is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwoma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakano feints a counter leg kick.
Kwoma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Nakano checks a leg kick.
Nakano flicks out a counter leg kick but Kwoma steps away.
Nakano throws a jab when Kwoma was well out of range.
A big right from Kwoma misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwoma throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Kwoma sees coming a mile off.
Kwoma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakano counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakano lands with a hook. Kwoma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwoma throws out the jab.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kwoma takes one to the side of the head.
Kwoma loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Nakano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwoma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kwoma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwoma throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakano.
Kwoma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Kwoma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kwoma just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwoma throws a jab when Nakano was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kwoma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwoma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nakano sprawls well initially but Kwoma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kwoma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwoma stalling away here and it's allowed Nakano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwoma trying to control but Nakano is working from the bottom.
Kwoma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kwoma manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakano trying to control but Kwoma is working from the bottom.
Nakano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kwoma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakano 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Kwoma keeps moving.
Kwoma trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Nakano is predictable there
and Kwoma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakano's guard.
Nakano has control of Kwoma's left arm, preventing Kwoma from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tooh Kwoma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kwoma tries to work over Nakano's front leg with a kick but Nakano checks it.
Nakano thumps Kwoma with a low kick.
Kwoma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
Kwoma throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Kwoma lands with a cross.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Kwoma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nakano enables Kwoma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nakano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nakano is trying to keep Kwoma in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kwoma wants to control from the top but Nakano keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwoma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kwoma trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kwoma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kwoma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakano counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakano tries to sprawl but Kwoma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kwoma is keen to just control but Nakano is a slippery customer.
Nakano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwoma.
Kwoma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakano keeps working.
Nakano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwoma.
Nakano is trying to maintain the position but Kwoma is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tooh Kwoma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Kwoma off balance momentarily.
Naoyuki Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Kwoma's head but Kwoma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwoma tries to counter with a takedown but Nakano is quick to defend against it.
Kwoma lands a really nice looking cross but Nakano seems unphased.
Nakano throws out a leg kick but Kwoma moves out of range and Nakano only half commits.
Kwoma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
Kwoma darts in and clinches Nakano up against the cage.
Kwoma misses with a knee strike.
Kwoma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kwoma has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Kwoma lands with a light punch inside.
Kwoma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwoma tries to work over Nakano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakano tries to break the clinch but Kwoma is controlling the position.
Kwoma keeps control of Nakano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Kwoma.
Nakano breaks from the clinch.
Kwoma walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwoma scores with a nice head shot.
Kwoma shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakano's guard.
Kwoma trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakano looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakano, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tooh Kwoma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kwoma 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tooh Kwoma!
A victorious Tooh Kwoma 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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FIGHT
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