PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kobashi
vs
Sturd Jr

186 cm
36
198 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

181 cm
29
191 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kobashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Nice body punch from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kobashi moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Kobashi moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Kobashi catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Sturd Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a big elbow.
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
Kobashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sturd Jr's best efforts.
Sturd Jr is controlling the pace.
Kobashi is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sturd Jr in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobashi's head.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kobashi wants to get back to his feet.
Kobashi wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr is keen to just control but Kobashi is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi is staying active underneath Sturd Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kobashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kobashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobashi scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Sturd Jr - just one landing.
Kobashi slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kobashi lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturd Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls well. He's pushed Sturd Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kobashi takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
enabling Kobashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sturd Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sturd Jr. Kobashi shrugs it off though.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kobashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi looks to throw a body kick

and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control.

Kobashi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Kobashi. No joy for Sturd Jr on that attempt.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr feints the counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi moves into range and 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!
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Kobashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi keeps Sturd Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Kobashi tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kobashi's head.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sturd Jr.
Kobashi tries to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi scores with a nice right hand.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Kobashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi throws a head kick that Sturd Jr semi-blocks.
Sturd Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kobashi blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kobashi will feel that in the morning.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Kobashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kobashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobashi, not yet.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Sturd Jr controlling him for the moment.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kobashi has control of Sturd Jr's left arm, preventing Sturd Jr from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sturd Jr prevents Kobashi from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Kobashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kobashi backs off Sturd Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kobashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kobashi misses with a straight right.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Kobashi slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kobashi misses

and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control.

Kobashi throws Sturd Jr to one side and escapes!
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.

That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr jabs Kobashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobashi but Kobashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobashi swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenta Kobashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kobashi as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kobashi's head.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Sturd Jr scores with a takedown into Kobashi's guard.

Kobashi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sturd Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
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!
Sturd Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kobashi has the dominant position.
Kobashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturd Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
Kobashi tries to work over Sturd Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Kobashi to work.
Kobashi is looking to control Sturd Jr's arms but Sturd Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobashi has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kobashi as the two fighters clinch.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sturd Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Kobashi slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Sturd Jr off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kobashi is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
Kobashi works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Sturd Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr just manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
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 Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Kobashi misses
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Sturd Jr shakes it off.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Kobashi's leg but Kobashi calmly moves out of range.
Kobashi wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination. Kobashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kobashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kobashi scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from Kobashi misses.
Sturd Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Kobashi steps away.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter head kick but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kobashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr tries to land a front kick but Kobashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.

Sturd Jr shoots in and bounces Kobashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kobashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd Jr's efforts to push away.

Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Kobashi misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kobashi saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi thuds his shin into the meat of Sturd Jr's side.
Sturd Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kobashi stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kobashi counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Sturd Jr coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
As Kobashi backs off Sturd Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobashi.
Kobashi defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Kobashi 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenta Kobashi!