PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dresden Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmichael comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nelly - Just A Dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Kuzuri
vs
Carmichael

163 cm
25
135 lbs
24 - 3 - 0

170 cm
29
153 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dresden Carmichael!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael is looking to clinch.
Kuzuri wants to slow Carmichael down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Carmichael moved away.
Carmichael shoots in and drives through. Kuzuri sprawls well.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Carmichael is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carmichael tries to clinch there but Kuzuri circles away.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
Carmichael walks into a straight right hand from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carmichael defending well as Kuzuri loads up on a big left hand.
Kuzuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carmichael has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuzuri being controlled against the cage.
Carmichael goes for a takedown attempt but Kuzuri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kuzuri gets caught napping as Carmichael dives in and scores a takedown. Kuzuri manages to retain guard.
Kuzuri pulls Carmichael in to control the position.

Carmichael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuzuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmichael has managed to get both his arms back between Kuzuri's legs - danger averted.
Kuzuri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is trying desperately to improve position.
Carmichael is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuzuri is stalling here but it's allowed Carmichael to get half guard.
Carmichael is looking to control Kuzuri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmichael avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzuri wants to free his trapped foot but Carmichael is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carmichael trying to control but Kuzuri postures up.
Carmichael preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carmichael is staying active underneath Kuzuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuzuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waru Kuzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzuri circles away.
Kuzuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuzuri misses with a hook.
Carmichael throws out a loose jab but Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carmichael moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carmichael.
Carmichael takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmichael throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri checks a leg kick.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a kick to the body.
Kuzuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
Kuzuri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carmichael scores with a jab to the body.
Carmichael looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzuri is just out of range.
Kuzuri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carmichael.
Carmichael throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuzuri counters with a head kick. That will keep Carmichael thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuzuri tried to score with a low kick but Carmichael checks it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzuri. Those never looked like landing.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick that knocks Carmichael off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri needs to keep his hands up - Carmichael had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Carmichael blocks the leg kick.
Kuzuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carmichael checks a leg kick.
Carmichael throws a leg kick which misses Kuzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzuri tries to avoid it.
Carmichael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuzuri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri takes a jab right on the kisser.

Kuzuri tries to keep at a distance but Carmichael has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael taking a breather.
Carmichael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carmichael is looking to control Kuzuri's arms but Kuzuri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carmichael has his back to the cage.
Carmichael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuzuri is looking to break free of the clinch but Carmichael has double underhooks.
Carmichael tries to throw a body punch but Kuzuri avoids it by throwing Carmichael back against the cage.
Carmichael effectively controlling the action here.
Carmichael tries to stall but Kuzuri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuzuri blocks a body shot from Carmichael.
Kuzuri managing to block the knees to the body from Carmichael.
Carmichael leaning against his opponent.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Carmichael'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 Dresden Carmichael.
Carmichael is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuzuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waru Kuzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dresden Carmichael.
Kuzuri lands a head kick. Carmichael smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Carmichael is rocked!
Kuzuri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Carmichael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carmichael's sensitive parts.
Kuzuri scores with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carmichael throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael blocks a low kick nicely.
Carmichael misses with a kick to the body.
Carmichael scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuzuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Carmichael is looking to clinch.
Carmichael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carmichael moves away from the strike by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmichael avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Carmichael misses with a wild body shot.
Carmichael staying out of range there.
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 Waru Kuzuri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kuzuri throws a nice looking combination but Carmichael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carmichael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Carmichael is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuzuri rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but Carmichael avoids it.
Carmichael's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carmichael checks it well.
Carmichael tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzuri.

Carmichael is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuzuri's half guard.
Kuzuri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carmichael missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael working some strikes from top position.
Carmichael won't allow Kuzuri to sweep him here.
Carmichael postures up in Kuzuri's guard and throws a big left but Kuzuri blocks it.

Kuzuri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carmichael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carmichael looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzuri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carmichael tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael keeping full guard, as Kuzuri tries to pass.
Carmichael trying to control the position.
Kuzuri looking to sit in guard and control but Carmichael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carmichael chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri keeping moving, preventing Carmichael from controlling successfully.

Kuzuri has an active guard here but Carmichael has managed to pass into half guard.
Dresden Carmichael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carmichael is thwarting Kuzuri's attempts to control the position.
Carmichael works his way into full mount!
Carmichael scoring with strikes but Kuzuri is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kuzuri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Carmichael is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuzuri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carmichael.
Carmichael is thwarting Kuzuri's attempts to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael working the head and body with strikes.
Carmichael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzuri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuzuri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carmichael throws a strike but Kuzuri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carmichael 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.

Kuzuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carmichael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carmichael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuzuri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carmichael puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael trying to control from half guard but Kuzuri is working away.
Carmichael missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuzuri is not content to let Carmichael control the position.
Kuzuri wants to get back to full guard.
Kuzuri wants to control but Carmichael is keeping busy.
Kuzuri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carmichael.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is looking for a sweep. Carmichael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carmichael wants to pass to mount but Kuzuri is defending the position.
Carmichael moves into full mount! Kuzuri won't be happy about that!
Carmichael punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kuzuri tries to lock up and control but Carmichael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carmichael content just to control the position here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael wants to control the action but instead Kuzuri gets a body lock and reverses into Carmichael's guard! Nice work!
Kuzuri wants to control from the top but Carmichael keeps moving.
Kuzuri postures up.

Kuzuri has gone for a leg lock! Carmichael slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuzuri's guard.
Carmichael with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuzuri is trying to keep Carmichael in close.
Kuzuri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carmichael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzuri is keeping the position for now.

Carmichael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzuri being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dresden Carmichael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kuzuri wants to slow Carmichael down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
Carmichael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Waru Kuzuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuzuri keeps Carmichael at a distance using the push kick.
Carmichael has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carmichael there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carmichael throws a jab when Kuzuri was well out of range.
Carmichael lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carmichael takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuzuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuzuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carmichael.
Carmichael throws a chopping leg kick but Kuzuri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carmichael shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuzuri as he jumps to the side.
Carmichael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Carmichael checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carmichael looks to land a body kick but Kuzuri moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carmichael doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but Carmichael avoids it.
Carmichael stuns Kuzuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Kuzuri swings widly with a right hand
and Carmichael counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuzuri thinking.
Kuzuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuzuri feints a jab promting Carmichael to slip. Kuzuri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carmichael slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a right hand that misses
and Carmichael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuzuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Carmichael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmichael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carmichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carmichael throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzuri.
Carmichael misses with an uppercut.
Kuzuri cracks Carmichael with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body kick there by Kuzuri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut.
Kuzuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmichael.
Carmichael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri tries to land a leg kick but Carmichael saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Carmichael blocks the leg kick.
Kuzuri blocks the body kick.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
Kuzuri throws a head kick but Carmichael moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kuzuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carmichael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kuzuri.
Carmichael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick that knocks Carmichael off balance momentarily.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Carmichael.
Carmichael shoots in for a double leg but Kuzuri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuzuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot that sends Carmichael's belly button to the back.
Carmichael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuzuri throws out the jab.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael staying out of range there.
Kuzuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmichael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kuzuri here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kuzuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carmichael fails with the takedown.
Waru Kuzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dresden Carmichael.
Kuzuri looks to land a combination but Carmichael avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuzuri.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Carmichael's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuzuri lands a head shot.
Carmichael tries to clinch there but Kuzuri circles away.
Kuzuri throws a body kick that misses.
Kuzuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carmichael is out of range.
Carmichael misses with a series of wild punches.
Carmichael pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri blocks a low kick nicely.

Carmichael has Kuzuri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuzuri is pushing Carmichael up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Carmichael - that landed with a thud.
Carmichael tries to throw a body punch but Kuzuri avoids it by throwing Carmichael back against the cage.
Kuzuri is trying to force a seperation but Carmichael has the dominant position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kuzuri.
A short right from Kuzuri on the inside.
Carmichael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carmichael lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzuri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carmichael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carmichael working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carmichael misses with a knee to the head.
Kuzuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuzuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Carmichael controls his hands.
Kuzuri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waru Kuzuri clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kuzuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carmichael is out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Carmichael throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuzuri thows a leg kick but Carmichael checks it
and Carmichael counters with a low kick, right behind Kuzuri 's knee.
Carmichael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuzuri 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.
Kuzuri throws a low kick, looking for Carmichael's leg but Carmichael calmly moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick as Carmichael jumps back.
Kuzuri misses with a shot to the body
and Carmichael counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzuri misses the target.
Kuzuri misses with a kick to the body.
Kuzuri scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Carmichael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmichael misses the jab.
Carmichael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmichael.
Carmichael throws a front kick aimed at Kuzuri's knee but Kuzuri avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Carmichael blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuzuri is fending him off so far but Carmichael persists. Nope, Kuzuri circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmichael is looking to score with low kicks.
Carmichael wants to clinch up but Kuzuri keeps it at a distance.
Kuzuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Carmichael moved away.
Carmichael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carmichael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a chopping leg kick but Carmichael manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuzuri thows a leg kick but Carmichael checks it
and Carmichael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Carmichael misses its intended target.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmichael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carmichael darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuzuri thows a leg kick but Carmichael checks it
and Carmichael counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kuzuri tenderised Carmichael's leg. Carmichael is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carmichael takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmichael tried to score with a low kick but Kuzuri checks it.
Carmichael is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuzuri wants to land a leg kick but Carmichael is out of range.
Kuzuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carmichael.
Carmichael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmichael.
Carmichael checks a leg kick nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kuzuri.
Carmichael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Carmichael with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuzuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waru Kuzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dresden Carmichael.
Kuzuri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carmichael is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuzuri misses with a wild combination.
Carmichael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuzuri throws out the jab.
Carmichael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuzuri can pounce on him.
Carmichael takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Carmichael shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kuzuri actively working from the bottom here.
Carmichael content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carmichael throws a strike but Kuzuri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is fighting to break Kuzuri's control of his arms but Kuzuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuzuri is trying to keep Carmichael in close.
Carmichael throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Carmichael drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuzuri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carmichael has Kuzuri in his guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri passes Carmichael's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carmichael trying to control from the bottom.
Kuzuri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carmichael does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carmichael won't allow Kuzuri to pass to mount.
Carmichael has his hands clasped together around Kuzuri's back. He's all about the action.
Kuzuri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kuzuri manages to pass to mount!
Kuzuri tries to control but Carmichael wriggling away.

Kuzuri get's back to his feet.
Carmichael looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzuri is just out of range.
A big right from Carmichael misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kuzuri misses.
Carmichael blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waru Kuzuri had his way with Dresden Carmichael in 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. This is the final round!

Carmichael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzuri counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Kuzuri misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuzuri scores with a three punch combo!
Carmichael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuzuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Carmichael.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuzuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carmichael lands with a nice body punch.
Carmichael shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuzuri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carmichael misses with a leg kick
and Kuzuri counters with a three punch combo that has Carmichael backing up. Carmichael nods at Kuzuri to acknowledge the strikes.
Carmichael is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzuri finish him?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carmichael checks a leg kick.
Carmichael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuzuri can pounce on him.
Carmichael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick
letting Carmichael counter with a right hand.
Carmichael seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri blocks the body kick.
Carmichael tests Kuzuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kuzuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carmichael misses with a low kick.
Carmichael lands a jab to the nose.
Carmichael scores with a jab. Kuzuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carmichael misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmichael scores with a leg kick.
Carmichael slips under a jab from Kuzuri.
Carmichael throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lands a really nice looking cross but Carmichael seems unphased.
Kuzuri throws a low kick, looking for Carmichael's leg but Carmichael calmly moves out of range.
Carmichael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzuri.
Carmichael avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Carmichael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuzuri feints and then cracks Carmichael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carmichael down.
Carmichael is looking to chop away at Kuzuri's legs.
Carmichael steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuzuri. That one must have hurt.
Carmichael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but Carmichael avoids it.
Kuzuri throws a wild body kick that Carmichael sees coming a mile off.
Kuzuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carmichael ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Carmichael.
Carmichael throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuzuri 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmichael blocks the body kick.
Carmichael tests Kuzuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael dips to his left and cracks Kuzuri with an uppercut!
Kuzuri throws a solid leg kick but Carmichael takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuzuri.
Carmichael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carmichael dives in and grabs Kuzuri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuzuri pushes down on Carmichael's head and hops out.
Carmichael dodges the punch combination from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri thows a leg kick but Carmichael checks it
and Carmichael counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri is looking to score with low kicks.
Crunch! Kuzuri slams his shin into Carmichael's torso.
Carmichael throws a leg kick that misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kuzuri misses
and Carmichael makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carmichael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuzuri. Kuzuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuzuri lands a jab to the head.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carmichael throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Carmichael connects with a body shot that sends Kuzuri's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Carmichael.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmichael has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuzuri.
Carmichael throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri misses with a body punch
and Carmichael counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuzuri throws a body punch but Carmichael moves out of range.
Kuzuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuzuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Kuzuri misses.
Carmichael tries to clinch but Kuzuri is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carmichael.
Carmichael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri cracks the inside of Carmichael's front leg.
Kuzuri misses with a double jab
and Carmichael counters with a good low kick that Kuzuri was not able to check.
Carmichael checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Carmichael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuzuri cracks Carmichael with an open hand slap.
Kuzuri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carmichael throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carmichael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuzuri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carmichael if he has to take too many more of those.
Carmichael drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carmichael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri jabs Carmichael to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Carmichael clinches up against the cage.

Kuzuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kuzuri gets tackled into the cage by Carmichael. Carmichael maintains the clinch.
Carmichael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuzuri backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waru Kuzuri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuzuri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Waru Kuzuri!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Waru Kuzuri!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Waru Kuzuri!

Waru Kuzuri wins by unanimous decision!
Waru Kuzuri retains his featherweight title!
Waru Kuzuri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.