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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the ring accompanied by Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Kadota is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Better With The Lights Off - New Boyz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane stuffs the takedown.
Kadota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClane.
McClane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kadota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kadota pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClane is out of range and Kadota settles back down.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Kadota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kadota throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane pushes Kadota away with a front kick.
Kadota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
Kadota looks to throw a body kick
and McClane counters with a head kick. That will keep Kadota thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kadota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
Kadota misses with a wild body shot.
McClane digs a good hook to Kadota's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClane.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kadota avoids the head kick by McClane.
McClane checks a low kick from Kadota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kadota manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kadota scores with a four punch combination!
McClane connects with a leg kick. Kadota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kadota wants to slow McClane down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as McClane blocks the leg kick.
McClane throws a body punch but Kadota moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kadota.
Nice uppercut there from McClane.
Kadota looks to throw the jab but McClane is out of range.
Kadota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McClane is out of range.
McClane lands with a kick to the temple. Kadota shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kadota blocks a low kick nicely.
Kadota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McClane avoids it really well and circles away.
Kadota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kadota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane 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.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kadota's head.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota swats away the attempt to clinch by McClane.
McClane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kadota throws a low kick, looking for McClane's leg but McClane calmly moves out of range.
Kadota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadota.
Kadota shoots for a takedown but McClane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
McClane wants to clinch.
Kadota tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota tried to score with a low kick but McClane checks it.
McClane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kadota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
McClane cracks Kadota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kadota misses with a leg kick.
McClane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kadota finds it's way round the side to connect with McClane's head.
Kadota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
McClane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Kadota finds it's way through McClane's defenses.
McClane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McClane looks to land a right hand but Kadota moved out of range.
McClane is looking to clinch.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kadota avoids a kick to the body.
Kadota throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClane.
McClane is looking to wear down Kadota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McClane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kadota scores with a leg kick.
Kadota misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadota moves out of range of the body kick from McClane.
McClane cracks a nice hook into Kadota's ribs.
Kadota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John McClane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadota.
McClane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McClane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Kadota connects with a body shot that sends McClane's belly button to the back.
Kadota looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
Kadota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kadota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kadota takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kadota thows a body shot but no joy.
Kadota throws a nice inside leg kick.
McClane punishes Kadota's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Kadota. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadota throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McClane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kadota's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kadota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
McClane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McClane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McClane looks to land a combination but Kadota avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by McClane as he connects with a hook.
Kadota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kadota looks to land a right hand but McClane moved out of range.
McClane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Kadota misses with a leg kick.
Kadota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Kadota.
Kadota throws a push kick but McClane slaps the foot to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kadota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
McClane misses the jab.
Kadota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kadota missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane clinches up with Kadota and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadota can't find room to land a body shot as McClane controls the action.
McClane tries a body shot but Kadota blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kadota.
Kadota works on McClane's body with a couple of short punches.
Kadota pushes McClane back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClane tries a body shot but Kadota blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kadota.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Kadota.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kadota backwards.
Kadota tries to work over McClane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McClane can't find room to land a body shot as Kadota controls the action.
Kadota holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kadota lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kadota misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClane misses with a punch to the body.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McClane as Kadota tries to tie him up.
Kadota dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McClane.
A short left from McClane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadota breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kadota.
Kadota moves out of range as McClane strikes.
McClane scores with a nice strike.
McClane checks a leg kick.
Kadota throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McClane scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McClane.
McClane avoids the body shot from Kadota.
McClane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kadota's hands.
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 John McClane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kadota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kadota. McClane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Kadota blocks the low kick.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Kadota uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kadota.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kadota was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
McClane lunges at Kadota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kadota's hand.
Kadota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane thuds a left hand into Kadota's body.
Kadota connects with a looping right hand.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kadota swings for the body but McClane moves out of range.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Kadota.
McClane misses with a kick to the body.
McClane scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McClane misses the target.
Kadota connects with a nice looking jab.
Kadota throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClane.
McClane forces Kadota back against the ropes and clinches.
Kadota tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
McClane can't find room to land a body shot as Kadota controls the action.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota lands a body punch.
Good body shot from McClane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kadota lands a hook that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
McClane throws a head punch that misses.
McClane lands with a right to the head.
Kadota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McClane.
Kadota tries to work over McClane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McClane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kadota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClane misses with a body punch.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McClane.
McClane presses Kadota against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClane tries to stall but Kadota uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kadota looking to slow down the pace here.
McClane misses with the head strike.
McClane is working Kadota over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
A short right from Kadota.
Kadota throws a head punch that misses.
McClane misses with the head strike.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadota prevents a body shot from McClane.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kadota - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kadota tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kadota blocks a body shot from McClane.
Kadota tries to stall but McClane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane misses with the head strike.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kadota's elbow.
Kadota stalling the fight.
McClane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from McClane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McClane throws a leg kick but Kadota checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Kadota there.
McClane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kadota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClane.
McClane throws a hook but Kadota blocks it.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kadota.
Kadota with a nice cross.
Kadota moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kadota.
Kadota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kadota looks to score with a jab to the body but McClane is just out of range.
McClane stuffs the takedown.
Kadota avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane has closed the distance and engaged Kadota in a clinch.
Kadota misses with a punch to the body.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadota.
Kadota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kadota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
Kadota lands with a short shot to the head.
Kadota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McClane is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kadota.
Kadota tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
McClane gets through Kadota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota swings wildly with an uppercut but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kadota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClane's elbow.
Kadota struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
Kadota dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
Good body shot from Kadota.
Kadota lands a shot to the body.
Kadota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kadota uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane tries to throw a body punch but Kadota avoids it by throwing McClane back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane is working Kadota over against the ropes.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kadota misses with a body punch.
Kadota lands a body shot.
Kadota lands with a right to the head.
Kadota struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kadota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Kadota's front leg but catches the back leg as Kadota tries to avoid it.
Good work by Kadota as he checks the leg kick.
Kadota misses with an uppercut. McClane saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kadota misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kadota misses.
McClane throws a jab when Kadota was well out of range.
Kadota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kadota motions for McClane to come forward. Kadota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kadota misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane tries to clinch but Kadota moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kadota blocks the leg kick.
John McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane throws out a leg kick but Kadota moves out of range and McClane only half commits.
McClane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McClane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McClane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McClane there as he acknowledges the shot.
McClane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kadota misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as McClane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kadota doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Kadota misses.
Kadota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McClane, right into the meat.
McClane lands a right hook to the body.
Kadota circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from McClane misses.
McClane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kadota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kadota.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Kadota uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane wants to clinch.
Kadota throws a quick inside leg kick.
McClane takes a swing at Kadota's ribcage but misses.
Kadota lands a slapping body shot.
McClane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. McClane catches Kadota right on the button with a cross.
Kadota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McClane's head.
McClane moves out of range as Kadota throws a body kick.
Kadota is looking to slow McClane down with leg kicks.
Kadota misses with a hook.
Kadota just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Kadota moved out of range nicely.
Kadota scores with a hook to the body. McClane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McClane wants to clinch but Kadota slips to the side
and Kadota makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McClane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kadota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClane scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane tries to clinch but Kadota moves out of range.
A big right from Kadota misses.
Kadota defending well as McClane loads up on a big left hand.
Kadota keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane misses with a body shot
and McClane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kadota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kadota thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClane is looking to slow Kadota down with leg kicks.
McClane tries to clinch up but Kadota circles away and keeps his distance.
Takashi Kadota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John McClane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane 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.
McClane misses with a body kick.
McClane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane wants to clinch.
McClane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kadota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kadota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
Kadota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClane.
McClane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota wants to slow McClane down by chopping away at his legs.
McClane tries to clinch up.
Kadota throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McClane moves away from the strike by Kadota.
Kadota throws the kick towards the body but McClane avoids it.
Kadota avoids the body shot from McClane.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
McClane checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane scores with a hook to the body. Kadota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kadota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane feints and then cracks Kadota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kadota down.
McClane thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by McClane.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takashi Kadota.
Well McClane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
John McClane took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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