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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stein.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stein. That one must have hurt.
Kawajiri lands with a good body shot.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Kawajiri is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.
Kawajiri throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein lands the left hand.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawajiri keeps working.
Kawajiri trying to control here.
Stein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stein moves into full mount! Kawajiri won't be happy about that!
Stein throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kawajiri wants to hold on but Stein pushes him away.
Stein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is bucking up trying to escape but Stein cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kawajiri wants to hold on but Stein pushes him away.
Stein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stein thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kawajiri 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.
Kawajiri trying to hold on to Stein's head to control him but Stein postures up.
Stein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawajiri is just riding it out for now. Stein eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Stein seems to be working for a kimura but Kawajiri defends the submission attempt.
Kawajiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stein looks to land a strike but Kawajiri avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kawajiri lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Kawajiri throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawajiri won't be happy with that.
Stein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ein Stein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stein working the ground and pound.
Kawajiri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stein connects with a decent elbow.
Kawajiri is trying to control Stein's posture but Stein avoids it.
Kawajiri tries to bench press Stein off him but Stein keeps the position.
Stein trying to control the position but Kawajiri is working away.
Kawajiri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stein's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein slows the pace down in half guard.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Stein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kawajiri tries to roll over but Stein keeps him under control.
Stein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stein is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawajiri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kawajiri is looking to improve his position.
Kawajiri trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kawajiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawajiri lands with a shot to the body.
Stein shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawajiri sprawls well. He's pushed Stein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Stein shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawajiri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stein rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawajiri misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a single leg into guard. Kawajiri didn't expect that.
Kawajiri keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawajiri is trying to control the position but Stein postures up.
Stein working some strikes from top position.
Stein postures up.
Stein wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawajiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawajiri holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stein.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawajiri misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is trying to control. Kawajiri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kawajiri won't allow Stein to pass to mount.
Kawajiri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stein's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawajiri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stein rolls, trying to escape but Kawajiri keeps control of the position.
Stein staying busy and making it hard for Kawajiri to control.
Stein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kawajiri wants to control but Stein is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stein trying to control the hands but Kawajiri breaks the grip.
Stein rolls, trying to escape but Kawajiri keeps control of the position.
Kawajiri is trying to stick to Stein's back but Stein is turning into Kawajiri. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kawajiri's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stein.
We've been hearing good reports from Stein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kawajiri trying to control the position.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stein lands a couple of elbows.
Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawajiri is retaining full guard.
Kawajiri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stein is stalling in the full guard.
Kawajiri is controlling Stein's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawajiri has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kawajiri's guard.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stein postures up.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawajiri controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein clearly takes that round.
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.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein shoots in looking for a takedown but Kawajiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawajiri can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stein is defended easily by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri takes one to the side of the head.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stein counters with a takedown into side control.
Stein has control of an arm but Kawajiri manages to advance to Stein's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Stein right now.
Stein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kawajiri's guard. Nice work there by Stein.
Stein forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stein.
Kawajiri has Stein pulled in close to control his posture.
Stein trying to control but Kawajiri is working from the bottom.
Kawajiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is adopting a defensive guard.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri is pulling down on Stein's head. It's preventing any offense from Stein, at least for the moment.
Stein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stein postures up.
Stein wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kawajiri working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawajiri pinned against the cage. Kawajiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tatsuya Kawajiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Kawajiri misses the body punch
and Stein counters with a left and a right that stings Kawajiri.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawajiri lands a lovely overhand right.
Kawajiri scores with a shot to the body.
Stein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawajiri's waist but Kawajiri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stein off to one side.
Stein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri cracks Stein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stein takes a swing at Kawajiri's ribcage but misses.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the body
so Stein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stein postures up in Kawajiri's guard and throws a big left but Kawajiri blocks it.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein throws a jab when Kawajiri was well out of range.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawajiri as he jumps to the side.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri has hold of Stein's hands but Stein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Kawajiri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stein's back!
Stein just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kawajiri not allowing Stein to control his hands.
Kawajiri wants to control but Stein is keeping busy.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with an elbow to the head.
Kawajiri controlling well, preventing Stein from escaping the position.
Stein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kawajiri gets his way!
Stein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ein Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
My spies in Rings Russia inform me that Kawajiri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kawajiri looking for the choke from the back.
Kawajiri controlling well, preventing Stein from escaping the position.
Kawajiri throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tatsuya Kawajiri.
I think Stein 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ein Stein!
Ein Stein retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Ein Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
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