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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fybra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fybra comes to the cage accompanied by Crippled Black Phoenix / Born In a Hurricane. Kato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 神風. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Fybra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musashi Kato!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fybra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Fybra misses
so Kato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kato stops Fybra from standing up.
Kato looking to pass the guard.
Kato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fybra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fybra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kato is one step ahead there.
Fybra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kato wants to control from the top but Fybra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kato lands a head shot.
Fybra thows a body shot but no joy.
Kato scores with the left hand. Fybra knows he should have avoided that one.
Fybra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fybra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fybra is looking to chop away at Kato's legs.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Fybra slips the punch.
Fybra slips a straight right by Kato.
Kato misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato misses with a body shot
and Fybra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fybra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Fybra.
Fybra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kato is out of range and Fybra settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kato has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kato blocks the body kick.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fybra moves forwards but Kato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fybra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kato.
Kato lands a jab to the head.
Fybra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kato circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Fybra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato connects with a nice looking jab.
Fybra tries to clinch there but Kato circles away.
Kato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kato duly obliges.
Fybra tried to score with a low kick but Kato checks it.
Kato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kato walks into a left hand.
It looks like Musashi Kato has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fybra misses
and Kato counters with a single leg into guard. Fybra didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fybra wants to hit a switch here but Kato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fybra there!
Fybra wants to hold on but Kato pushes him away.
Kato thowing shots but they're missing.
Fybra is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hikipirtti, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kato throwing strikes here but Fybra is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kato has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fybra's face.
It looks like Michael Fybra has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kato thowing shots but they're missing.
Kato landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Kato dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fybra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fybra throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fybra tries to clinch up but Kato circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Kato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fybra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Fybra.
Fybra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Fybra.
Kato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fybra has time to react.
Fybra looks for the body kick but Kato saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fybra. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws a hook to the side of Fybra's head but Fybra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fybra throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
Fybra tries to land a body kick
and Kato counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kato throwing strikes but missing.
Fybra keeping moving, preventing Kato from controlling successfully.
Kato throwing strikes but missing.
Fybra wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kato trying to control the position from guard on top but Fybra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fybra seems keen to control Kato's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Musashi Kato wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fybra looks to land a body kick but Kato moved away.
Kato might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kato, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fybra misses with a leg kick
and Kato counters with a shoot takedown. Fybra fights it but they end up in guard.
Kato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fybra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kato tries to lock up and control but Fybra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kato gets back to half guard.
Kato wants to improve his position but Fybra is controlling well.
Kato is looking to control Fybra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kato avoid being mounted?
Kato missing with punches from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fybra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kato looking to control but Fybra passes into half guard.
Kato gets back to full guard.
Fybra trying to control the position from guard on top but Kato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kato has Fybra pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Kato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Fybra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fybra. Fybra obviously looking to wear him down.
Fybra is looking to wear down Kato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fybra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kato tries a body shot but Fybra blocks it.
Fybra lands a left hand.
Fybra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fybra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kato tries to throw a body punch but Fybra avoids it by throwing Kato back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fybra.
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fybra blocking some punches.
Kato throws a head punch that misses.
Kato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Fybra.
Kato misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fybra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fybra blocking some punches.
Fybra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fybra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Fybra fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael Fybra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fybra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kato is keeping busy.
Kato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fybra swings wildly with an uppercut but Kato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kato prevents a body shot from Fybra.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fybra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kato tries to work over Fybra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kato looking to throw knees to the head but Fybra is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fybra as the two fighters clinch.
Fybra tries a body shot but Kato blocks it.
Kato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fybras head.
Fybra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fybra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fybra taking a breather.
Kato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kato as Fybra tries to tie him up.
A short right from Kato on the inside.
Kato prevents a body shot from Fybra.
Kato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fybra.
A right hook to the body lands for Fybra.
Kato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato misses with a punch on the inside.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Fybra.
Fybra misses with the head strike.
Kato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Fybra fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fybra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael Fybra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fybra blocking some punches.
Fybra tries a body shot but Kato blocks it.
Fybra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fybra throws a punch but it's blocked by Kato.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Fybra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Kato!
Musashi Kato thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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