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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maki Kaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Senzuri's choice of entrance music: Tori Amos-Code Red . Otaku Senzuri struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maki Kaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaze misses with a low kick.
Kaze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Senzuri circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Senzuri.
It looks like Maki Kaze has been cut.
Senzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Senzuri misses.
Jab, jab by Senzuri - just one landing.
Senzuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Senzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senzuri stuffs the takedown.
Senzuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Senzuri lands a nice hook to Kaze's body. Kaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaze is breathing heavily.
Kaze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Kaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senzuri lands a jab to Kaze's midsection.
Senzuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senzuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Senzuri stuns Kaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Senzuri looks to land a combination. Kaze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Senzuri lands with a right hand.
Kaze is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Senzuri as he connects with a hook.
Oh Kaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Senzuri throws a shot to the body.
Kaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Senzuri digs a good body shot into Kaze's ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kaze. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Senzuri stuns Kaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Senzuri scores with a hook to the body. Kaze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaze tries to move into range but Senzuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Senzuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Senzuri lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri feints a jab promting Kaze to slip. Senzuri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaze has his takedown stuffed
and Senzuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Senzuri cracks Kaze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Otaku Senzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senzuri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaze back to the cage. Senzuri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Senzuri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaze rather than just go for the knockout.
Senzuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaze at a distance.
Senzuri fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Senzuri.
Senzuri stuffs the takedown.
Senzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Senzuri connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Senzuri scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri throws a series of strikes that have Kaze backpedaling.
Kaze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Senzuri throws a shot to the body.
Senzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Otaku Senzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Senzuri.
Senzuri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Senzuri connects with a body shot that sends Kaze's belly button to the back.
Senzuri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Senzuri connects with a body shot that sends Kaze's belly button to the back.
Senzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Senzuri stuffs the takedown.
Senzuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaze's head backwards.
Senzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senzuri lands a body shot.
Senzuri scores with a nice head shot.
Senzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Kaze with that takedown attempt.
Senzuri cracks a nice hook into Kaze's ribs.
Senzuri is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kaze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Senzuri lands with a nice combination. Kaze backs away looking to recover.
Kaze walks into a stiff left hand from Senzuri.
Kaze throws a leg kick but Senzuri checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otaku Senzuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maki Kaze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Senzuri scores with a hook to the body. Kaze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otaku Senzuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Senzuri punishes Kaze's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Senzuri!
Senzuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Senzuri digs a good body shot into Kaze's ribs.
Senzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaze might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Senzuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Senzuri.
Senzuri looks to land a combination but Kaze avoids it well.
Senzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaze.
Kaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Senzuri but Senzuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Senzuri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Senzuri swings for the body but Kaze moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaze shoots in but no luck this time.
Senzuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Senzuri misses with a two punch combination.
Senzuri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Senzuri avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Kaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Senzuri.
Kaze dives in and grabs Senzuri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Senzuri pushes down on Kaze's head and hops out.
Senzuri stalks Kaze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kaze's face. Kaze staggers backwards, shaken.
A lazy left from Senzuri finds it's target.
Senzuri stuns Kaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaze fails to land the takedown.
Senzuri scores with a jab to the head.
Kaze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Senzuri throws a series of strikes that have Kaze backpedaling.
Senzuri throws a combination. Kaze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Senzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Senzuri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Senzuri wants it to stay on the feet.
Senzuri lands a right hook to the body.
Senzuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Senzuri looks to land a combination. Kaze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Senzuri connects with a body shot that sends Kaze's belly button to the back.
Kaze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Senzuri slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Senzuri lands a right hook to the body.
Senzuri leaves Kaze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Senzuri lands an overhand right.
Kaze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Senzuri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaze somewhat.
Kaze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Senzuri. Beautiful body shot.
Kaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Senzuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Senzuri scores with a hook to the body. Kaze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Senzuri lands with a straight right. Kaze didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Senzuri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Senzuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Senzuri lands a nice shot that snaps Kaze's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otaku Senzuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maki Kaze's cut.
That's time! Kaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kaze shoots for a double leg takedown but Senzuri sprawls well. He's pushed Kaze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Otaku Senzuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Senzuri lands with a nice body punch.
Senzuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Senzuri punishes Kaze's body with a nice straight punch.
Senzuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaze under the eye.
Senzuri connects with a looping right hand.
Senzuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Senzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Senzuri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Senzuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Senzuri. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senzuri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Senzuri with a nice cross.
Kaze shoots for a takedown but Senzuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Kaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senzuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Senzuri misses with a two punch combination.
Senzuri jabs Kaze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Senzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Senzuri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Senzuri, as that shot connected.
Kaze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Senzuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaze.
Senzuri stuffs the takedown.
Senzuri stalks Kaze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kaze's face. Kaze staggers backwards, shaken.
Senzuri throws a combination. Kaze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaze misses with a takedown attempt - Senzuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Senzuri scores with a body shot.
Senzuri misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaze shoots in looking for a takedown but Senzuri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri lands with a nice body punch.
Senzuri punishes Kaze's body with a nice straight punch.
Senzuri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Senzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Senzuri.
Kaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Senzuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Senzuri lands a jab to the nose.
Senzuri slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Senzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Senzuri misses with a few strikes there.
Kaze walks into a left hand.
Kaze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Senzuri swivels and escapes.
Senzuri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maki Kaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senzuri looking for subs from the bottom but Kaze mounts him!
Kaze is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Senzuri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Senzuri is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otaku Senzuri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Senzuri 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otaku Senzuri!
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energy
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