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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lambo Murcielago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 神風. Musashi Kato had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musashi Kato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Murcielago!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murcielago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Musashi Kato has been cut.
Murcielago throws a series of punches but Kato avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murcielago is out of range and Kato settles back down.
Kato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murcielago manages to avoid it.
Murcielago tries to clinch there but Kato circles away.
Kato is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Murcielago.
Kato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kato avoids the body shot from Murcielago.
Kato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 lands a leg kick that knocks Murcielago off balance momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kato scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Lambo Murcielago has been cut.
Murcielago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Murcielago moves out of range easily.
Kato looks to land a body kick but Murcielago moved away.
Kato throws a push kick but Murcielago slaps the foot to one side.
Kato throws a body punch but Murcielago moves out of range.
A combination from Murcielago does no damage.
Murcielago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murcielago thows a body shot but no joy.
Murcielago connects with a nice looking jab.
Murcielago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Murcielago misses.
Kato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murcielagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kato misses with a hook to the body
and Murcielago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murcielago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murcielago misses the jab.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Murcielago moves away and avoids it.
Murcielago takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Murcielago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
Kato throws out a loose jab but Murcielago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murcielago is looking to clinch but Kato is avoiding it.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Murcielago.
Murcielago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kato.
Lambo Murcielago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murcielago looks winded!
Kato moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murcielago is working Kato over against the cage.
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murcielago misses with a knee to the head.
Kato misses with a body punch.
Murcielago pushes Kato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murcielago.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kato can't find room to land a body shot as Murcielago controls the action.
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
Kato prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Kato misses with some punches.
Kato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kato.
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kato effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
Murcielago is trying to maintain a safe position but Kato gets an underhook and turns Murcielago into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murcielago.
Murcielago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murcielago scores with a shoulder strike.
Kato works on Murcielago's body with a couple of short punches.
Kato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kato lands a right hand.
Murcielago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kato lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Murcielago.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murcielago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Murcielago missing with knees to the body.
Murcielago misses with a knee strike.
Kato lands with a left to the head.
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago blocks a body shot from Kato.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Murcielago.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kato.
Murcielago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murcielago has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kato seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murcielago can turn it around.
Kato can't find room to land a body shot as Murcielago controls the action.
Murcielago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Kato has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
Kato pushes Murcielago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kato tries a body shot but Murcielago blocks it.
Murcielago misses with a body punch.
Murcielago misses with some punches.
Kato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murcielago misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murcielago scores with a shot to the side of Kato's head.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murcielago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murcielago doesn't manage to clinch there - Kato circles away.
Kato walks into a jab.
Kato looks to land a right hand but Murcielago moved out of range.
Kato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murcielago slips under a jab.
Murcielago looks to land a combination. Kato sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Murcielago misses with a few strikes there.
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murcielago, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato lands a hook that snaps the head of Murcielago backwards.
Kato prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Murcielago is trying to maintain a safe position but Kato gets an underhook and turns Murcielago into the cage.
Kato struggles to land a body shot inside as Murcielago controls his hands.
Kato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kato avoids it.
Kato blocks an uppercut.
Murcielago tries a body shot but Kato blocks it.
Kato swings wildly with an uppercut but Murcielago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kato can't find room to land a body shot as Murcielago controls the action.
Kato tries a body shot but Murcielago blocks it.
Kato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murcielago backwards.
Murcielago lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Murcielago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murcielago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kato misses with the head strike.
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kato blocks an uppercut.
Murcielago presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kato misses with a punch on the inside.
Murcielago has a couple of punches blocked by Kato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato gets through Murcielago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kato tries to work over Murcielago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Murcielago scores with a shot to the side of Kato's head.
Murcielago lands a body punch.
Kato has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
Kato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murcielago avoiding damage as Kato throws knees to the body.
Kato lands a right hand.
Kato misses with some punches.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murcielago misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi Kato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kato.
Kato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kato - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago is looking to control Kato's arms but Kato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murcielago has his back to the cage.
Murcielago lands a right hand.
Murcielago gets through Kato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kato tries to work over Murcielago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murcielago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murcielago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Murcielago.
Kato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murcielago taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kato taking a breather.
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kato misses with the head strike.
Murcielago lands a left hand.
Musashi Kato's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
Kato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kato pushes Murcielago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kato misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murcielago.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murcielago throws a head punch that misses.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike.
Kato tries to throw a body punch but Murcielago avoids it by throwing Kato back against the cage.
Kato prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Kato has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
Murcielago throws a head punch that misses.
Kato misses with a punch on the inside.
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
Murcielago works on Kato's body with a couple of short punches.
Murcielago lands with a right to the head.
Murcielago is pushing Kato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murcielago is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kato controls his 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 Musashi Kato will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Murcielago. Those never looked like landing.
Murcielago checks the leg kick.
Kato gets a clinch.
Murcielago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kato pushes Murcielago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murcielago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murcielago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murcielago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kato works on Murcielago's body with a couple of short punches.
Kato pushes Murcielago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murcielago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Kato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murcielago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murcielago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kato throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Murcielago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murcielago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kato misses with some punches.
Kato drops Murcielago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murcielago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murcielago is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato lands a body punch.
Murcielago is still on wobbly legs! Can Kato finish him?
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murcielago.
Murcielago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago tries to land a knee to the head but Kato blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murcielago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Murcielago throws a head punch that misses.
Kato connects with a big uppercut there that sends Murcielago tumbling to the ground! Kato follows him down into his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kato looking to sit in guard and control but Murcielago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murcielago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murcielago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murcielago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kato trying to control the position.
Kato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murcielago seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kato is looking for a triangle but Murcielago pushes his legs off easily.
Kato keeping full guard, as Murcielago tries to pass.
Kato trying to keep a closed guard but Murcielago is proving a slippery customer.
Murcielago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murcielago is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato tries to buck Murcielago off but Murcielago is having none of it.
Kato struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Kato's face as Murcielago controls the position.
Kato is looking to regain half guard here but Murcielago keeps moving and retains side control.
Kato misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago is looking to take a break and control but Kato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Kato clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murcielago moves out of range as Kato throws a body kick.
Murcielago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murcielago wants it to stay on the feet.
Kato looks to throw the jab but Murcielago is out of range.
Kato scores with a push kick.
Musashi Kato is winning the standup battle so far.
Kato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murcielago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murcielago has time to react.
Murcielago tries to clinch up.
Murcielago scores with a jab to the head.
Murcielago avoids the body shot from Kato.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murcielago. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murcielago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kato tries to clinch up
and Murcielago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago cracks Kato with an open hand slap.
Kato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murcielago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murcielago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kato.
Kato misses with an uppercut.
Murcielago tries to clinch but Kato is having none of it.
Kato misses with a low kick as Murcielago jumps back.
Murcielago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kato circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Murcielago.
Murcielago looks to throw the jab but Kato is out of range.
Kato slips under a jab from Murcielago.
Kato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kato lands a nice looking body kick.
Murcielago is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murcielago thuds a left hand into Kato's body.
Kato sizes up Murcielago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murcielago tries to clinch up but Kato circles away and keeps his distance.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Murcielago.
Murcielago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kato.
Murcielago lands a nice hook to Kato's body. Kato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kato is looking to score with low kicks.
Kato slips under a jab from Murcielago.
Kato misses with the combination.
Kato looks to score with a jab to the body but Murcielago is just out of range.
Kato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murcielago is out of range and Kato settles back down.
Murcielago lands with a hook. Kato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Kato.
Kato lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murcielago misses with an uppercut.
Murcielago moves out of range of the body kick.
Kato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murcielago.
Kato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kato misses with an uppercut. Murcielago saw that one coming.
Murcielago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kato blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kato.
Kato keeps the fight on the outside.
Kato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murcielago.
Kato throws a jab when Murcielago was well out of range.
Kato lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Murcielago. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murcielago in his tracks.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kato.
Murcielago avoids the head kick by Kato.
Murcielago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murcielago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kato.
Kato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murcielago lands a jab to Kato's midsection.
Donk. Kato catches Murcielago right on the button with a cross.
Murcielago swings for the body but Kato moves out of range.
Kato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murcielago scores with a hook to the body. Kato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murcielago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kato eats them both and turns towards Murcielago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago misses with a two punch combination.
Murcielago moves out of range as Kato throws a body kick.
Murcielago darts in and clinches Kato up against the cage.
Kato tries a body shot but Murcielago blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Musashi Kato will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murcielago lands a nice hook to Kato's body. Kato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Kato throws a right hand that Murcielago ducks under and follows up with a left that Murcielago also avoids with ease.
A big left from Murcielago misses.
Murcielago works over Kato's head and body with a nice combination.
Kato feints and then cracks Murcielago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murcielago down.
Some wild striking there from Murcielago.
Kato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murcielago has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kato.
Murcielago misses the shot to the body.
Murcielago misses the jab.
Murcielago tries to clinch up but Kato circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kato, right into the meat.
Kato misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kato!
Murcielago is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kato feints and then cracks Murcielago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murcielago down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murcielago momentarily.
Murcielago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kato. That one must have hurt.
Murcielago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kato back to the cage. Murcielago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kato throws a looping overhand right but Murcielago ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Kato.
Kato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato staying out of range there.
Kato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murcielago takes one on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Kato 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murcielago. That did some damage!
Kato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murcielago just misses with a punch to the body.
Kato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murcielago.
Kato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murcielago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Murcielago.
Kato wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kato.
Murcielago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murcielago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murcielago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kato in his tracks.
Murcielago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murcielago checks it well.
Kato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kato takes a swing at Murcielago's ribcage but misses.
Kato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kato avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Kato.
Kato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murcielago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murcielago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kato at a distance.
Kato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murcielago.
Kato motions for Murcielago to come forward. Kato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kato delivers a nice body kick.
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 lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murcielago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Kato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kato wants to control from the top but Murcielago keeps moving.
Kato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murcielago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kato won't allow Murcielago to sweep him here.
Lambo Murcielago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kato trying to control the position from guard on top but Murcielago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kato tries to free his leg and advance position but Murcielago is retaining full guard.
Musashi Kato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Murcielago keeping moving, preventing Kato from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musashi Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kato 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Kato!
Musashi Kato retains his middleweight title!
Musashi Kato seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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