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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson's entrance music is Slaughterouse - Party. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hiroshimo Sakamoto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab.
Sakamoto defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
We've been informed that Sakamoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good shot there by Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Iron Tyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Iron Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Iron Tyson blocks it well.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakamoto connects with the punch.
Iron Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Iron Tyson throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Iron Tyson throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto forces Iron Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Sakamoto is looking for a takedown.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakamoto's elbow.
Iron Tyson tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Iron Tyson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Iron Tyson is trying to shake Sakamoto off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sakamoto won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Iron Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson checks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iron Tyson's waist but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto tries to keep at a distance but Iron Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the head.
Sakamoto tries to work over Iron Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson blocking some punches.
Sakamoto tries a body shot but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Iron Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakamoto's head backwards.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakamoto at a distance.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto with the counter takedown but Iron Tyson avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Iron Tyson misses its target.
Shogun Iron Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it well.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Iron Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Iron Tyson jumps back.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Sakamoto successfully pulls guard.
Sakamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Iron Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakamoto is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson gets to his feet - Sakamoto follows without any prompting.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a head kick. Iron Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Iron Tyson blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Donk. Iron Tyson catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Iron Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron Tyson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Iron Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Iron Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Iron Tyson checks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson drives through and clinches with Sakamoto against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto tries to circle away but Iron Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
Sakamoto is working Iron Tyson over against the cage.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
Iron Tyson stalling the fight.
Sakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
A short left from Sakamoto.
A short uppercut from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto tries to break free but Iron Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
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 Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakamoto. That snapped Iron Tyson's head back.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination. Sakamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson wants to clinch.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iron Tyson trying to control the position.
Sakamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iron Tyson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Iron Tyson is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto cracks Iron Tyson with a solid left hand.
Sakamoto trying to control but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iron Tyson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Iron Tyson keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakamoto takes one on the button.
A jab from Iron Tyson does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Iron Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto thumps Iron Tyson with a low kick.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iron Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto throws a head kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shogun Iron Tyson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it well.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Iron Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron Tyson down.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iron Tyson has time to react.
Iron Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron Tyson. That did some damage!
Iron Tyson blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
Sakamoto motions for Iron Tyson to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws a one two combo.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two 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!
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Sakamoto cracks Iron Tyson with a good jab.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron Tyson, as that shot connected.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand right.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Iron Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Iron Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Iron Tyson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Iron Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Iron Tyson fails to land.
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iron Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iron Tyson back to the cage. Sakamoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron Tyson. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Iron Tyson steps away.
Iron Tyson forces Sakamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Nice shot by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
A cross from Iron Tyson lands.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Iron Tyson seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Iron Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
A leg kick checked by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Iron Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson scores with the left hand. Sakamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Shogun Iron Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shogun Iron Tyson.
I think Iron Tyson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shogun Iron Tyson!
In his post fight interview, Shogun Iron Tyson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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