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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Otori (ranked 197 p4p, 246 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 14 p4p, 20 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Shigeru Otori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otori feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Otori. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Otori scores with a hook.
Otori moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
A punch lands to the side of Hohenthal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Hohenthal finds it's target.
Otori defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Otori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Certiļ¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hohenthal wants to clinch up but Otori keeps it at a distance.
Otori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal drives through and clinches with Otori against the cage.
Otori lands a left hand.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hohenthal avoids it.
Otori digs a right hand into Hohenthal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hohenthal's gas tank.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hohenthal has picked Otori up - he's going for a ride! Hohenthal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Otori manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hohenthal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Otori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from Otori.
Otori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Hohenthal.
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Otori is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hohenthal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otori avoids it really well and circles away.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a straight right hand.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Otori.
Hohenthal blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hohenthal tries to counter it with a takedown but Otori pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Otori clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown. Otori tries to sprawl out of it but Hohenthal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hohenthal. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hohenthal.
As Hohenthal backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal ducks right into an uppercut from Otori.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori connects with a solid leg kick.
Hohenthal feints and as Otori raises his hands in defense, Hohenthal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal pushing down on Otori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Otori is trying to stand.
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura but Otori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hohenthal to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori kicks Hohenthal off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Otori throws a push kick but Hohenthal slaps the foot to one side.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hohenthal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal cracks Otori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Otori.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Otori circles away.
Hohenthal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Otori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Otori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Otori scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Otori.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Otori pushes him off.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Otori's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Otori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Otori manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Otori blocks a body shot from Hohenthal.
Otori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Hohenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Otori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hohenthal can do to turn this around?
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Hohenthal avoids the damage to the body.
Hohenthal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otori manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Otori's temple.
Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.
Otori breaks from the clinch.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Otori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Otori is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Hohenthal shoots in and bounces Otori off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Otori wants to stand and escape but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal distracts Otori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohenthal is standing up over Otori. Otori looks to escape but Hohenthal dives into side control.
Otori is pushing Hohenthal's head away, looking to escape. Hohenthal manages to hold on to the position though.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal tries for a kimura but Otori is defending well.
Hohenthal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal cracks Otori with a big right hand but Otori just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hohenthal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Otori is trying to get back to his feet.
Otori takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Otori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hohenthal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hohenthal landing a few strikes.
Otori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohenthal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori is trying to buck Hohenthal off.
The ground and pound from Hohenthal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Otori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hohenthal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hohenthal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
Otori tries to escape but Hohenthal is in control.
Hohenthal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hohenthal lands an elbow.
Otori throws Hohenthal to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Otori, as that shot connected.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.
Hohenthal is trying to stall.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Otori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otori pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Otori slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori stuffs the takedown attempt from Hohenthal. Hohenthal gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Otori blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Hohenthal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hohenthal momentarily.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Otori.
Otori blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otori as he avoids it easily.
Otori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hohenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hohenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori with a jab.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori tries to land a front kick but Hohenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Otori scores with a jab.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up with Otori, looking for a takedown. Hohenthal pushes Otori against the cage but Otori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Otori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hohenthal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hohenthal at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Our winner, Shigeru Otori, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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