Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Bondurant shoots in and drives through. Hattori sprawls well.#CL#
Hattori moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bondurant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hattori is wriggling around but Bondurant manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bondurant prevents Hattori from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Pride inform me that Bondurant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
Hattori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bondurant is on him like a limpet, forcing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hattori.
Hattori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondurant wants a takedown but no success here.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Bondurant.
Bondurant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hattori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bondurant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Bondurant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hattori avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Bondurant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hattori pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Bondurant gets tackled into the cage by Hattori. Hattori maintains the clinch. #T2#
Bondurant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hattori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown.
Bondurant tries to score a body lock takedown but Hattori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hattori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bondurant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hattori is defending well.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bondurant looks winded!
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Hattori manages to get underhooks.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hattori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Hattori on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
Bondurant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hattori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori presses Bondurant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bondurant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hattori is defending well.
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!
Hattori lands a body shot.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bondurant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hattori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hattori gets through Bondurant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori is pressed up against the cage. Bondurant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hattori down to the mat. Hattori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hattori lands the left hand.#CL#
Hattori clinches up with Bondurant and pushes him back against the cage.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Bondurant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bondurant blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hattori. #ROC#
Bondurant is rocked!
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Bondurant is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Hattori dips a shoulder and cracks Bondurant with a mighty uppercut! Bondurant falls back against the cage and Hattori unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bondurant is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hattori screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.

Event: KOFC 51 - Bylund vs Sarducci 2
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Vandelay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hattori's head backwards.
Vandelay punishes Hattori's body with a nice straight punch.
Hattori staying out of range there.
Vandelay lands a jab to the nose.
Vandelay lands with a shot to the body.
Hattori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hattori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hattori throws a series of punches but Vandelay moves out of range. #CL2#
Hattori moves into range and clinches up with Vandelay.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Vandelay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
Vandelay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hattori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vandelay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vandelay misses with some punches. #T1#
Hattori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vandelay.
Vandelay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hattori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vandelay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hattori.
Hattori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Vandelay tries a body shot but Hattori blocks it.
Vandelay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hattori pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Hattori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay throws a jab when Hattori was well out of range.
Vandelay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vandelay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vandelay has been working on his balance at Urban Achievers, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hattori.
Vandelay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Vandelay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Vandelay coming out on top.
Vandelay jabs Hattori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hattori looks to land a right hand but Vandelay moved out of range.
Vandelay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vandelay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hattori eats them both and turns towards Vandelay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hattori takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Hattori is rocked!
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vandelay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandelay finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for Vandelay. That snapped Hattori's head back.
Vandelay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hattori walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Vandelay swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Art Vandelay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 46 - Vandalay vs Dux
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Averescu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hattori misses the target.
Hattori misses with a few strikes there.
Hattori sizes up Averescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Averescu closes the distance and pushes Hattori back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hattori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Averescu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hattori to keep the fight standing.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Averescu trying to land knees to the body.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Averescu is trying to break free.#T1#
A short right from Hattori.
Averescu can't get the takedown.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu throws an elbow that misses. #T2##TD2#
Averescu pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Hattori gets to his feet - Averescu follows without any prompting. #CL#
Hattori clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hattori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Averescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Hattori kicks Averescu off and gets back to his feet.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Averescu feints the counter takedown.
Hattori tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away. #T3#
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A cross from Hattori lands.#CL2#
Averescu forces Hattori back against the cage and clinches.
Hattori lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori tries to clinch up
and Averescu counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Averescu!
Averescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hattori's head backwards.
Hattori throws out a powerful jab.
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Hattori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu lands a nice looking body kick.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.#T4#
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hattori throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Hattori looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hattori tries to clinch up.
Hattori is looking to clinch.
Hattori misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hattori clinches with his opponent.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Averescu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hattori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Averescu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hattori smiles and moves away.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown but Hattori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hattori is looking to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch.
Averescu throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Jab from Hattori.
Averescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Averescu unleashes a big counter combination but Hattori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Averescu wants to take the fight to the mat but Hattori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hattori circles away.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hattori is wise to it.#CL#
Hattori closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Hattori.
Averescu blocking some punches. #T1#
Averescu tries to circle away but Hattori has him pinned against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free but Hattori has control.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu shoots in for a double leg but Hattori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Hattori closes the distance and clinches.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Hattori wants to clinch.
Hattori lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Hattori throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.#T2#
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Hattori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averescu misses with a double jab.
Hattori blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Hattori tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Averescu closes the distance and clinches.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu wants a takedown but no success here.
Hattori has Averescu pressed against the cage, preventing Averescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Averescu tries to circle away but Hattori has him pinned against the cage.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Averescu jumps guard but Hattori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Averescu is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hattori presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masa Hattori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Averescu fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Averescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hattori blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hattori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Hattori fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Hattori had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hattori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hattori throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hattori takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hattori.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu tries to break free but Hattori pushes him back against the cage.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Hattori tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hattori is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu scores with a body shot.
Hattori misses with a straight right.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Hattori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with a kick to the body.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Hattori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Averescu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hattori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Averescu tries to score a body lock takedown but Hattori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Averescu takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu takes a shot to the head.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori gets through Averescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hattori lands a body punch.
Hattori lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu looks to land a body kick but Hattori moved away.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hattori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori lands with a straight right. Averescu didn't see that one coming.
Hattori is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Averescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hattori is out of range and Averescu settles back down.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
Hattori scores with a jab.
Masa Hattori is winning the standup battle so far.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hattori tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Averescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hattori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hattori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Averescu moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Hattori lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hattori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori scores with a hook.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Averescu tries to get set, Hattori tries to push him back and clinch up but Averescu manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Averescu or perhaps it was just good defense by Hattori, which made it look bad.
Averescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hattori is fending him off so far but Averescu persists. Nope, Hattori circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu walks into a left hand.
Hattori throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Averescu is rocked!
Hattori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
Hattori catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averescu throws a chopping leg kick but Hattori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marin Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hattori has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 6, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Hattori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hattori misses with a hook.#TD#
Hattori gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dux passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dux uses his free foot to push down on Hattori's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hattori. #SUB#
Hattori wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Dux has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Hattori taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!
In his post fight interview, Frank Dux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 6, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Hattori lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Barney Wehmer has been cut.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wehmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Wehmer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wehmer lands a nice short elbow.
Wehmer stops Hattori from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Wehmer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hattori 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.
Hattori on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hattori tries to get out of the position.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet.
Wehmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Hattori manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hattori connects with a crisp jab.
Hattori scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hattori lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Wehmer is rocked!
Wehmer ducks into an uppercut from Hattori and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: The Island Season 6, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Karalopolous has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hattori to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Karalopolous closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hattori quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Karalopolous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hattori with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hattori tries to kick Karalopolous off but Karalopolous keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hattori's head.
Hattori is trying to stand up here but Karalopolous is controlling him well.
Karalopolous working Hattori over with strikes.
Hattori on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hattori tries to get out of the position.
Karalopolous controlling the action here.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet.
Karalopolous is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES#
Hattori pushes Karalopolous off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalopolous shoots in looking for a takedown but Hattori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karalopolous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Hattori lands with a cross.
Karalopolous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karalopolous looks for a takedown but Hattori sprawls well.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimi Karalopolous.
Hattori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dimi Karalopolous has been cut.
A slow jab from Karalopolous misses its intended target.
Karalopolous shoots in but Hattori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karalopolous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hattori is fending him off so far but Karalopolous persists. Nope, Hattori circles away and we're back to standing.
Dimi Karalopolous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karalopolous takes one to the side of the head.
Hattori shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karalopolous eats them both and turns towards Hattori to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karalopolous looks for a takedown but Hattori sprawls well.#T2#
Karalopolous ducks right into an uppercut from Hattori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karalopolous gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hattori.#ROC#
Karalopolous is rocked!
Karalopolous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karalopolous is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
Karalopolous get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Karalopolous stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Hattori runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Hattori!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Hattori made sure he mentioned Hellraiser FightGear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Dimi Karalopolous had this to say: 'Now we are free'.

Event: Nuclear Revolution
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
Hattori misses with a straight right.
Dux cracks a nice hook into Hattori's ribs.
Hattori takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dux backs off Hattori throws a huge counter combo but Dux manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hattori leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Hattori gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
It seemed like Hattori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Dux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hattori is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dux in particular looking to stall.
Dux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hattori for as long as he can get away with.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Hattori defends it.
Dux prevents Hattori from standing back up.
Dux moves nicely into side control.
Dux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dux lands a nice forearm strike.
Dux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hattori!
Hattori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hattori is trying to stand up.#T2##SUB#
Dux looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Dux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hattori has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hattori is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Dux locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hattori is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux retains his lightweight title!
Frank Dux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Shipwrecked
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Hattori throws a big shot that misses.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Pappalardo's body. Pappalardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappalardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hattori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hattori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hattori throws a hook but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pappalardo.
A little feinted left hand from Hattori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pappalardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Hattori.
Hattori moves out of range of the strikes.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pappalardo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hattori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hattori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hattori connects with a body shot that sends Pappalardo's belly button to the back.#T1#
Pappalardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hattori circles away.
Hattori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pappalardo moves away from the strike by Hattori.
Pappalardo misses the jab.
It looked like Hattori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Pappalardo clinches.
Pappalardo prevents Hattori from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Pappalardo 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo. #BC#
Hattori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pappalardo clinches up with Hattori and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hattori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Pappalardo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hattori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Pappalardo has closed the distance and engaged Hattori in a clinch.
Pappalardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hattori's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hattori manages to break the clinch.
Hattori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pappalardo. Pappalardo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2##CL2#
Pappalardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hattori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori tries to circle away but Pappalardo has him pinned against the cage.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hattori's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hattori manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappalardo sizes up Hattori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Pappalardo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hattori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Pappalardo throws a shot from downtown. Hattori moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A big left from Pappalardo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hattori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pappalardo throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hattori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Hattori throws a sloppy body shot
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a jab to the head.
Pappalardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hattori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Pappalardo gets a clinch. #BC#
Hattori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hattori throws a right and a left that Pappalardo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Pappalardo rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.
Hattori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hattori's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hattori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Pappalardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappalardo throws a lazy right hand but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD2#
Pappalardo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hattori goes down! Can Pappalardo finish him!?#ROC2#
Hattori is rocked!
Pappalardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Hattori is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pappalardo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Pappalardo stands up from Hattori's guard - Pappalardo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pappalardo steps in with a hook that catches Hattori right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pappalardo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hattori looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo is the new lightweight champion!
Derek Pappalardo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nightmare Island
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Dux is looking to chop away at Hattori's legs.
Dux tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dux lands a slapping body shot.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Hattori sprawls well.
Dux throws an overhand right that lands on Hattori's shoulder, as Hattori tries to avoid the shot.
Hattori is looking to counter punch.
Dux misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hattori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dux takes a swing at Hattori's ribcage but misses.
Dux swings widly with a right hand
and Hattori counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dux tries to move into range but Hattori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Dux tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#TD2#
Dux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hattori is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hattori is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Hattori has one foot on Dux's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hattori counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Dux falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori retains his lightweight title!
Masa Hattori very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: zombie Tiki overlord
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori throws a body punch but Pappalardo moves out of range.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappalardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pappalardo moves away.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Hattori gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands a body shot.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo gets through Hattori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Pappalardo on the inside.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A short left from Pappalardo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
A nice left hand lands by Hattori.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A short left from Hattori.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it. #T4#
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hattori lands an uppercut.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori lands a body punch.
Hattori is leaning against Pappalardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hattori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pappalardo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Hattori will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Pappalardo has closed the distance and engaged Hattori in a clinch.
Pappalardo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pappalardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Hattori controls the action.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo presses Hattori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo lands a shot to the body.
Hattori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hattori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage. #T1#
Hattori cracks Pappalardo with a nice body shot.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardo or not. #T2#
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori pushes Pappalardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pappalardo is working Hattori over against the cage.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pappalardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hattori backwards. #T3#
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pappalardo tries to throw a body punch but Hattori avoids it by throwing Pappalardo back against the cage.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Hattori is rocked!
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo tries to throw a body punch but Hattori avoids it by throwing Pappalardo back against the cage.
Hattori seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo tries a body shot but Hattori blocks it.
A body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattoris head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL#
Pappalardo has managed to clinch.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori blocking some punches.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Pappalardo's head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo tries a body shot but Hattori blocks it.
Hattori blocks a body shot from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hattori lands a shot to the body.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Pappalardo's head. #T3#
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hattori.
Hattori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Pappalardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo works on Hattori's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pappalardo gets through Hattori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori lands a left hand.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Masa Hattori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Hattori should have avoided that one.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappalardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pappalardo clinches up against the cage.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Pappalardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
Hattori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo. #T2#
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Pappalardo is rocked!
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Oh Pappalardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Hattori controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hattori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hattori misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori blocking some punches.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Pappalardo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hattori up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Masa Hattori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hattori throws a sloppy body shot
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo misses with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Pappalardo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pappalardo rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Pappalardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardo or not.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo stalling the fight. #T1#
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo - that landed with a thud.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo - that landed with a thud.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo tries to stall but Hattori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A hook to the body from Hattori. #T2#
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Derek Pappalardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappalardo lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori takes a shot to the head.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land. #T3#
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Masa Hattori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pappalardo as the two fighters clinch.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Hattori's head.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Pappalardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hattori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Masa Hattori thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Game Changer Lesnar vs Newton
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Hattori. #CL2#
Hattori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hattori tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori pushes Dux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hattori smiles and moves away.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Hattori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hattori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Dux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hattori wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dux moves into the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Hattori forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Hattori. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Hattori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hattori smiles and moves away.
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hattori as he avoids it easily.
Dux misses with a lunging right hand
and Hattori counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Hattori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Hattori tries to counter with a clinch but Dux shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Hattori moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Dux drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hattori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dux is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
Hattori decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Hattori moves his leg out of the way.
Hattori tries to counter with a clinch but Dux shakes him off and moves away.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hattori steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dux.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
Hattori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hattori.
Hattori wants to counter with a clinch but Dux pushes him away.
Dux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hattori lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Hattori.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short left from Hattori.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Dux tries to pull guard but Hattori holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Hattori pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dux is rocked!
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori is working Dux over against the cage.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hattori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori digs a right hand into Dux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dux's gas tank.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori pushes Dux against the cage. Hattori is working some dirty boxing. Hattori pushes off with a quick right hook! Dux goes down! Dux tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hattori moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Rev Island
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Hattori.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Hattori misses.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Hattori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hattori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori dips to his left and cracks Fitzpatrick with an uppercut!
Hattori slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hattori throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Hattori catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Hattori digs a good body shot into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Hattori moved out of range.
Hattori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Hattori.
Hattori slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hattori misses.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Hattori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hattori misses with a straight left.
Hattori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hattori works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Hattori throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Hattori moves out of range of the strikes.
Hattori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hattori lands the left hand.
Hattori punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Hattori lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzpatrick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Hattori scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses.
Hattori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Hattori counters with a straight right hand.
Hattori throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination. Hattori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Hattori moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori connects with a body shot.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Hattori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hattori misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Hattori's body.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick ducks right into an uppercut from Hattori.
Donk. Hattori catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzpatrick might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hattori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hattori lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.
Hattori's corner calls for a 1-2. Hattori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Hattori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hattori throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hattori scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hattori throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Hattori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hattori misses with a hook
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Hattori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Hattori moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Hattori throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hattori counter with a right hand.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
Hattori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Hattori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hattori misses with a left hand
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Hattori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Hattori moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with the left hand. Hattori knows he should have avoided that one.
Hattori throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hattori throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hattori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hattori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hattori looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Hattori slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori scores with a jab to the body.
Hattori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hattori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hattori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hattori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hattori.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Fitzpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hattori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hattori moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hattori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Hattori misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Hattori works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori with a nice cross.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Hattori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Hattori counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hattori takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Hattori slips under a jab.#T3#
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hattori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hattori staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hattori under the eye.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hattori to score with a decent uppercut.
Hattori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hattori jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Hattori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzpatrick thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Hattori as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hattori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hattori cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Hattori lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Hattori slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hattori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hattori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hattori lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hattori 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masa Hattori waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser FightGear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Hattori lands a slapping body shot.
Hattori throws a shot to the body.
Hattori throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Faraday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hattori won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Hattori throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Faraday slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faraday slips a straight right by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faraday.
Hattori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faraday ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Faraday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Hattori finds it's target.
Faraday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Faraday throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Faraday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hattori sprawls well initially but Faraday persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hattori pushes Faraday off and gets back to his feet.
Hattori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Faraday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hattori! #ES2#
Hattori explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Faraday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masa Hattori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faraday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faraday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Faraday slips a straight right by Hattori.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hattori stuns Faraday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faraday was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hattori. Beautiful body shot.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori lands a jab to Faraday's midsection.
Faraday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faraday wants to clinch up but Hattori keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Faraday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Faraday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Hattori misses.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori swings for the body but Faraday moves out of range.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faraday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faraday. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faraday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori swings for the body but Faraday moves out of range.
Faraday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hattori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Faraday slips the punch.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Hattori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Faraday rather than just go for the knockout.
Faraday walks into a straight right hand from Hattori.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hattori.
A cross from Hattori lands.
Faraday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hattori works Faraday's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Hattori misses.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hattori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faraday takes one to the chin there.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Hattori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faraday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Faraday blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori thuds a left hand into Faraday's body.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Faraday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hattori throws a body shot but no joy.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faraday misses with a body shot.
Hattori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hattori keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hattori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hattori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori scores with a hook to the body. Faraday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Faraday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet but Faraday passes into half guard.
Hattori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faraday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Faraday is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Faraday trying to control from half guard but Hattori is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faraday stalling. #SUB#
Faraday in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hattori tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Faraday!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Faraday!
Johnny Faraday retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Faraday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Forsaken Falls
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Hattori lands a lovely overhand right.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Hattori looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Hattori throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao throws a hook but Hattori avoids it easily.
Hattori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hattori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galvao doesn't seem phased though.
Hattori swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Hattori avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori misses with a left hand #TD#
and Galvao counters with a single leg into guard. Hattori didn't expect that. #ES2#
Hattori is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Galvao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori is trying to break the clinch but Galvao has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hattori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hattori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hattori misses with a hook.
Galvao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori connects with a right hand. Galvao shakes it off.
Hattori missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hattori throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Hattori.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Hattori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hattori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hattori manages to circle out of the way.
Hattori misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Hattori is quick to defend against it.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao misses with a hook. Hattori ducked under it nicely.
Galvao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Hattori lands a lovely overhand right.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Hattori avoids it well and moves away.
Hattori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hattori moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao moves forwards but Hattori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao takes one to the side of the head.
Hattori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hattori tests Galvao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galvao tries to clinch up but Hattori circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Hattori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galvao walks into a left hand.
Hattori misses with a looping right.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Hattori moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hattori! But no joy.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Galvao prevents Hattori from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hattori manages to break the clinch.
Hattori works over Galvao's head and body with a nice combination.
Hattori with a nice cross.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hattori has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Hattori.
Hattori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galvao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hattori throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hattori avoids a kick to the body.
Galvao cracks Hattori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Galvao throws a hook but Hattori blocks it.
Hattori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galvao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
As Hattori tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Hattori manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao closes the distance but Hattori moves to the side
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
Hattori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Galvao walks into a left hand.
Hattori with a hook.
Hattori misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hattori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hattori! But no joy.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Hattori.
Hattori throws a good cross that connects.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Hattori lunges at Galvao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galvao's hand.
Good shot there by Hattori.
Galvao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Galvao wants to clinch.#T1#
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Hattori lands an overhand right.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori scores with a three punch combo!
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Jab, jab by Hattori - just one landing.
Hattori slips a jab from Galvao.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hattori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
As Hattori tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Hattori manages to avoid the attempt.
Hattori lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hattori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hattori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galvao circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Hattori digs a good body shot into Galvao's ribs.
Galvao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hattori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hattori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hattori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galvao. Galvao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hattori throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Hattori breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hattori.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hattori.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hattori manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Hattori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Hattori misses.
Hattori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galvao dodges the punch combination from Hattori. #T3#
Hattori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Hattori digs a good body shot into Galvao's ribs.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Galvao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hattori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hattori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Hattori lands a really nice looking cross but Galvao seems unphased.
Galvao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hattori looks to land a right hand but Galvao moved out of range.#T4#
Hattori throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Hattori looks to land a right hand but Galvao moved out of range.
Hattori missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hattori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galvao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hattori looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Galvao misses.
Hattori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hattori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hattori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hattori misses the target.
Hattori slips a jab from Galvao.
Hattori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Hattori misses.
Galvao moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hattori throws a hook but Galvao blocks it.
Galvao moves forwards but Hattori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hattori throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hattori.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Hattori avoids it well and moves away.
Hattori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hattori jabs at Galvao's body.
Hattori slips a straight right by Galvao.#T1#
Galvao takes one to the chin there.
Hattori lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Hattori does it's job there.
Hattori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hattori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Galvao has time to react.
Hattori throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Hattori.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galvao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hattori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hattori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Hattori there.
Hattori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hattori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hattori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Hattori tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Hattori manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Hattori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hattori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Hattori.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Galvao looks for the body kick but Hattori saw that one coming. #T3#
Hattori lands a jab to the head.
Galvao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hattori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hattori.
Galvao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao misses with a hook.
Hattori scores with a decent looking hook.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hattori misses.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hattori.
Hattori connects with a body shot that sends Galvao's belly button to the back.#T4#
A jab from Hattori finds it's way through Galvao's defenses.
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hattori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hattori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Hattori scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Galvao clinches up with Hattori and pushes him back against the cage.
Galvao jumps guard but Hattori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hattori tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Hattori tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Galvao tries to land a knee to the head but Hattori blocks with his arms.
Hattori has had enough of the clinch but Galvao keeps him there for the moment.
Galvao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hattori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hattori winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.

Event: LIA 8: Eight Year-Olds, Dude
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Mcado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hattori circles away quickly and effectively.
Hattori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall in the buildup to the fight.
Mcado looks to land a combination but Hattori avoids it well.
Mcado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcado throws a body shot but no joy.
Hattori lands with an overhand left.
Hattori avoids the body shot from Mcado.
Hattori is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mcado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcado throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Hattori moves into the clinch.
Mcado prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A short right from Hattori on the inside.
Hattori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hattori digs a right hand underneath Mcado's ribcage. Mcado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hattori pushes Mcado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Mcado wants to break free but Hattori has control.
Hattori is working Mcado over against the cage.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Hattori is pushing Mcado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hattori content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Hattori tries a body shot but Mcado blocks it.
Hattori lands a body punch.
Mcado is breathing heavily.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Hattori. #ROC2#
Mcado is rocked!
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Mcado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Hattori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hattori scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hattori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcado takes a shot to the head.
Hattori is pushing Mcado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hattori creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mcado with a big uppercut! Mcado tries to clinch up but Hattori pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mcado to the mat! Mcado covers up and Hattori unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.

Event: LIA 5: I Can Get You A Toe
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hattori.
Lykkebjerg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hattori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lykkebjerg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Lykkebjerg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykkebjerg has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hattori to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Lykkebjerg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
Hattori throws a shot to the body.
Hattori thuds a left hand into Lykkebjerg's body.
Lykkebjerg moves in looking to clinch but Hattori pushes him off.
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown
and Hattori counters with a right hand to the body.
Lykkebjerg throws a lazy head kick
and Hattori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lykkebjerg is breathing heavily.
Lykkebjerg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hattori counters with a straight right hand.
Hattori lands a nice looking body shot.
Lykkebjerg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hattori to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hattori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lykkebjerg shoots for a takedown but Hattori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hattori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hattori throws a one two combo.
Hattori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Hattori sends Lykkebjerg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hattori is motioning to the referee to let Lykkebjerg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Lykkebjerg is rocked!
Lykkebjerg walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hattori swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masa Hattori!
After the big win, Masa Hattori made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: LIA 1: This Isn't Vietnam
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Hattori with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sands counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hattori!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hattori holds on to Sands's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Hattori wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sands has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hattori's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hattori is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobby Sands!
After the big win, Bobby Sands made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DF 1
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Lewis throws a jab when Hattori was well out of range.
Nice cross by Lewis.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hattori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hattori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hattori looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hattori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hattori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Lewis. #T1##CL#
Hattori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Hattori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hattori.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.#T2#
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hattori.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
Hattori digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
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!
Hattori tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hattori lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Lewis blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands an uppercut.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Lewis blocking some punches. #T4#
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hattori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hattori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hattori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that round.
That's time! Hattori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lewis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lewis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Hattori is looking to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hattori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Hattori. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Hattori misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Hattori clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori is pushing Lewis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Hattori has him pressed against the cage.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Hattori has the dominant position.
Hattori effectively controlling the action here.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masa Hattori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hattori tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage. #T3#
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hattori lands a left hand. #T4#
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hattori has him pressed against the cage.
Hattori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Hattori prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
A short uppercut from Hattori.
Hattori pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries to move into range but Hattori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
Hattori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Hattori tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Hattori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
A big left from Lewis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hattori walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Hattori's head back.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hattori misses with an uppercut
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori lands with a right hand.
Hattori throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hattori on the side of the head.
Jackson Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hattori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hattori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis throws out a counter right but Hattori avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lewis stalks Hattori and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hattori's face. Hattori staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Hattori's head back.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Hattori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hattori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Lewis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hattori to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Jackson Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a lunging right hand
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Hattori is rocked!
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hattori 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori is the new featherweight champion!

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