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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 45 p4p, 14 weight class) and Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 400 p4p, 52 weight class). Yamaguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Yama Yama. The Multi Hunter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hardwired - Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kai Yamaguchi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Multi Hunter.
A punch lands to the side of The Multi Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
The Multi Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamaguchi sizes up The Multi Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Dog The Multi Hunter has been cut.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamaguchi throws out a leg kick but The Multi Hunter moves out of range and Yamaguchi only half commits.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Yamaguchi's leg but Yamaguchi calmly moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a combination but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Multi Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kai Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from The Multi Hunter misses the target.
Yamaguchi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Multi Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Yamaguchi, looking for a takedown. The Multi Hunter pushes Yamaguchi against the cage but Yamaguchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Multi Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.
The Multi Hunter misses with a jab to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Multi Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi punishes The Multi Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick, looking for The Multi Hunter's leg but The Multi Hunter calmly moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
The Multi Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter misses with a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Multi Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamaguchi under the eye.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Multi Hunter lands with a cross.
The Multi Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter keeps Yamaguchi at a distance using the push kick.
The Multi Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yamaguchi has one foot on The Multi Hunter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body shot.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi wants to clinch up but The Multi Hunter keeps it at a distance.
The Multi Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamaguchi scores with a push kick.
Yamaguchi blocks a head kick by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Multi Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter with a nice cross.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at The Multi Hunter's ribcage but misses.
The Multi Hunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Multi Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dog The Multi Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Multi Hunter is looking for the big counter here.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
The Multi Hunter lands a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter thuds his right hand into Yamaguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Multi Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Multi Hunter lunges at Yamaguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamaguchi's hand.
The Multi Hunter thumps Yamaguchi with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter scores with a takedown into Yamaguchi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
The Multi Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamaguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Multi Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Multi Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Yamaguchi is adopting a defensive guard.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
That's two 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into The Multi Hunter's body.
The Multi Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi moves his leg out of the way.
The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter jabs Yamaguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses The Multi Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as The Multi Hunter tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Yamaguchi. No joy for The Multi Hunter on that attempt.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Multi Hunter slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamaguchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamaguchi lands a high kick!
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Multi Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from The Multi Hunter finds it's target.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Multi Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Yamaguchi.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
Yamaguchi digs a good hook to The Multi Hunter's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter motions for Yamaguchi to come forward. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Multi Hunter feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
The Multi Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that The Multi Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Yamaguchi misses with a two punch combination.
The Multi Hunter lands with a hook. Yamaguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a body kick but Yamaguchi moved away.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
The Multi Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
The Multi Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog The Multi Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Multi Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Yamaguchi was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Multi Hunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamaguchi's head.
The Multi Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
The Multi Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised The Multi Hunter's leg. The Multi Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Multi Hunter looks for the body kick but Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter is looking to clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi 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.
The Multi Hunter is looking to score with low kicks.
And Yamaguchi counters with a quick kick to the body but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamaguchi's hands.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
A head kick misses from The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Multi Hunter is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
The Multi Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Multi Hunter! But no joy.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by The Multi Hunter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Multi Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
The Multi Hunter tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Multi Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throwing a counter right hand but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Multi Hunter. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Multi Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Multi Hunter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
A quick step to the side and Yamaguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but The Multi Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Multi Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamaguchi blocks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Multi Hunter.
Good shot there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter 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.
Yamaguchi lands the left hand.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Multi Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
The Multi Hunter tries a low kick but Yamaguchi avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog The Multi Hunter really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Multi Hunter connects with the punch.
The Multi Hunter avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. The Multi Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
And The Multi Hunter tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamaguchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of The Multi Hunter's head but The Multi Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Multi Hunter under the eye.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but The Multi Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
The Multi Hunter misses the jab.
The Multi Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Multi Hunter 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 Yamaguchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamaguchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Yamaguchi catches The Multi Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Yamaguchi blocks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws a chopping leg kick but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Yamaguchi misses the body punch
and The Multi Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but The Multi Hunter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Multi Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him off.
The Multi Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
The Multi Hunter lands a head shot.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter punch.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
The Multi Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamaguchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Yamaguchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Multi Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Multi Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
The Multi Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamaguchi.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Multi Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Multi Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into The Multi Hunter's ribs.
Yamaguchi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Multi Hunter back to the cage. Yamaguchi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice cross by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamaguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a low kick, right behind The Multi Hunter 's knee.
The Multi Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Multi Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick.
The Multi Hunter misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter moves to clinch but Yamaguchi breaks away
and Yamaguchi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Multi Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Multi Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Multi Hunter really felt that one!
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
The Multi Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Multi Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping right.
The Multi Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks.
The Multi Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Yamaguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but The Multi Hunter moved out of range.
A slow jab from The Multi Hunter misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws a jab when The Multi Hunter was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a solid leg kick but Yamaguchi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi with a nice cross.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at The Multi Hunter's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamaguchi. That did some damage!
The Multi Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Multi Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Multi Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamaguchi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamaguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Multi Hunter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The Multi Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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 Kai Yamaguchi.
Well The Multi Hunter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Kai Yamaguchi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
66% |
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