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Event: Nfld liive 45     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Vercetti sizes up Kamei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei tries to clinch there but Vercetti circles away.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vercetti cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vercetti looks to land a combination but Kamei avoids it well.
Vercetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vercetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vercetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Vercetti coming out on top.
Vercetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vercetti scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Vercetti coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Kamei swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Kamei moves forwards but Vercetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vercetti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Vercetti misses.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Vercetti's body. Vercetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vercetti avoids a kick to the body.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vercetti lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Vercetti lands.#T1#
Vercetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Vercetti moves out of range.
A jab from Vercetti finds it's way through Kamei's defenses.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vercetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vercetti 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.
Kamei moves forwards but Vercetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vercetti scores with a jab. Kamei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.
Vercetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamei tries to clinch there but Vercetti circles away.
Kamei takes a swing at Vercetti's ribcage but misses.
Vercetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamei is looking to wear down Vercetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Vercetti lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Vercetti.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vercetti, as that shot connected.
Vercetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Vercetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kamei swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Vercetti. That snapped Kamei's head back.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vercetti.
Kamei walks into a straight right hand from Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with a wild combination.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vercetti works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Vercetti lands with a right hand.
Kamei looks to land a combination. Vercetti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vercetti lands an overhand right.
Kamei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Vercetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Vercetti moves out of range.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Vercetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamei misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kamei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vercetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Vercetti - just one landing.
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vercetti throws a good cross that connects.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Vercetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei misses with a double jab.
Vercetti with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Vercetti - just one landing. #ROC2#Kamei is rocked!
Vercetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Vercetti cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Kamei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Vercetti misses the target.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vercetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Vercetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.
Vercetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vercetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vercetti ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Vercetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kamei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vercetti lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Kamei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vercetti scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vercetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Vercetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vercetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vercetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei. #CL#
Vercetti tries to keep at a distance but Kamei has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamei is trying to break free.
Vercetti lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei is trying to break the clinch but Vercetti has him pressed against the cage.
Kamei tries to break the clinch but Vercetti is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vercetti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kamei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vercetti lands an overhand right.
Kamei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vercetti duly obliges.
Vercetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vercetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Vercetti connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Kamei walks into a jab.
Vercetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vercetti avoids a kick to the body.
Kamei misses with a double jab.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vercetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vercetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamei throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Vercetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vercetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vercetti.
Kamei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vercetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vercetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Vercetti.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Vercetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei throws a push kick but Vercetti slaps the foot to one side.
Vercetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamei. Kamei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vercetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.
Vercetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Vercetti closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kamei! Vercetti dives in looking to finish! Kamei is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vercetti!
Tommy Vercetti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Nfld live 42     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kamei closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Kamei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox tries to pull guard but Kamei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamei just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up but Kamei circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kamei back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kamei throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely. #CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox jumps guard but Kamei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Kamei lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kamei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei connects with a jab.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
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!#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Kamei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Knox gets a clinch. #T2##BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamei looks to land a combination. Knox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamei avoids it this time.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
As Kamei backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Kamei manages to avoid it all.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
Kamei tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamei, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamei throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox keeps Kamei at a distance using the push kick.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kamei has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox digs a right hand into Kamei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamei's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Knox dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kamei lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Kamei displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
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!
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox throws a series of punches but Kamei avoids them all with ease.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamei slips a jab from Knox.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kamei wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Kamei breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kamei rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Kamei wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Kamei.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Kamei is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Kamei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Kamei holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.#T2#
Kamei tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamei wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Kamei is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks. #TD2#
Knox pulls Kamei into guard.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Kamei slips nicely into half guard.
Knox is looking to control Kamei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kamei stalling.
Knox trying to hold on to Kamei's head to control him but Kamei postures up.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Kamei keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kamei is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
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!#R3#
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kamei clinches with his opponent.
Knox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamei to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kamei clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks from the clinch.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #CL#
Kamei darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox taking a breather.
Kamei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamei's efforts to push away.#BC#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Kamei throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T2#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
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!#CL2#
Knox forces Kamei back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox slips a jab from Kamei.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamei, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Knox.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Knox. #T3#
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamei with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox avoids the head kick by Kamei.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Kamei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely. #CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Kamei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Knox looking for a guillotine here but Kamei defends easily.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Knox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamei defends well.
Kamei's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koichi Kamei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Nfld 37     
Date:   Jul 29, 2023
#R1#
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Vartanein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
A leg kick checked by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kamei closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei wants to get back to striking at distance but Vartanein won't allow it.
Kamei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Kamei misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Kamei clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kamei has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Vartanein.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Kamei tries to counter with a takedown but Vartanein is quick to defend against it.
Kamei goes for a double leg but Vartanein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vartanein continues to drive forward.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Kamei darts in looking for a takedown but Vartanein gets double underhooks and turns Kamei into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koichi Kamei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vartanein tries to avoid it but Kamei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vartanein to the ground. Vartanein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Kamei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Kamei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vartanein circles away.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vartanein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamei slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Kamei is looking to clinch.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vartanein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Kamei doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away. #CL#
Kamei moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamei is trying to push Vartanein away but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vartanein prevents Kamei from breaking the clinch.
Kamei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vartanein connects with a jab.#TD#
Kamei shoots in and gets a takedown into Vartanein's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
Vartanein can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kamei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Kamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Nice jab there from Kamei.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Kamei is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
Kamei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vartanein but Vartanein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kamei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vartanein's waist but Vartanein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamei off to one side.
Vartanein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kamei looks for a takedown but Vartanein sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koichi Kamei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartanein digs a good body shot into Kamei's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Vartanein.
Vartanein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vartanein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.#CL#
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vartanein, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD#
Kamei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vartanein on his heels. He'll look to pass Vartanein's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein is pulling down on Kamei's head to control his posture.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
Kamei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kamei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vartanein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vartanein is trying to control the position but Kamei postures up.
Vartanein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamei stays in close to Vartanein's body and controls the position.
Vartanein wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SU#
Vartanein is working an open guard so Kamei takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kamei tries to clinch up but Vartanein circles away and keeps his distance.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kamei. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.#CL#
Kamei clinches up with Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Kamei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vartanein is breathing heavily.
Kamei prevents Vartanein from improving his position.
Kamei is taking a breather. Vartanein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Kamei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamei is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vartanein is looking to improve his position.
Vartanein manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
Vartanein wants to sweep here but Kamei controlling him for the moment.
Vartanein wants to stand and escape but Kamei is having none of it.
Vartanein trying to control the position.
Kamei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Romega Vartanein 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!#R3#
Kamei throws the kick towards the body but Vartanein avoids it.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamei rather than just go for the knockout.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vartanein defends it nicely.
Kamei tries to clinch up but Vartanein circles away and keeps his distance.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei tries for a takedown but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vartanein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei wants to slow Vartanein down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamei finish him?#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Vartanein as Kamei shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koichi Kamei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Vartanein lands with an overhand left.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei. #T2#
Kamei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vartanein swivels and escapes.
Kamei shoots in and drives through. Vartanein sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei shoots in for a double leg but Vartanein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vartanein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein.#T3#
Vartanein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kamei closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vartanein lands with a straight right. Kamei didn't see that one coming.
Vartanein swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vartanein's waist but Vartanein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamei off to one side.
Kamei shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vartanein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.#T4#
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Kamei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vartanein 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!

A relieved looking Romega Vartanein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn     
Date:   Jun 16, 2023
#R1#
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Panic throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Panic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Panic with a jab.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Kamei misses with a hook
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Panic as he connects with a hook.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.#T1#
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Panic lands a slapping body shot.
Panic misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Panic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panic is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks.
Panic throws a body kick that misses
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Panic.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Panic defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panic counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Kamei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panic doesn't seem phased though.
Kamei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panic takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei checks a low kick from Panic.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamei throws a right and a left that Panic avoids nicely.
Kamei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamei scrambles back to his feet.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Panic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panic.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Panic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Panic is looking to clinch but Kamei is avoiding it.
Panic lands a head shot.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Panic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panic.
Kamei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panic can pounce on him.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei 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.
Panic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Panic coming out on top.
Panic throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Panic swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Panic slips under a jab from Kamei.
Nice cross by Panic.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely.
Panic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Panic lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satanic Panic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Panic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Panic moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Panic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamei slips a jab from Panic.
Panic connects with the punch.
Panic looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Panic punishes Kamei's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Panic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.
Panic throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Panic slips a jab from Kamei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic thuds his right hand into Kamei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panic with a nice cross.
Kamei moves forwards but Panic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Panic.
Good leg kick by Panic.
Panic scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic. #T2#
Kamei throws a hook but Panic blocks it.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic misses with a jab to the body
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Panic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamei doesn't seem phased though.
Kamei slips a jab from Panic.
A big left from Panic misses.
Panic scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panic.#CL#
Panic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei is trying to break the clinch but Panic is controlling him.
Kamei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamei working hard to break the clinch.
Kamei tries to circle away but Panic has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamei blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Panic pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Kamei breaks from the clinch.
Kamei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panic counters with a low kick, right behind Kamei 's knee.
Panic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panic.
Panic throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panic moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamei blocks a leg kick.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
Panic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Panic lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Panic.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Panic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamei.
Jab from Panic.
Decent striking displayed by Panic there.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei throws out a powerful jab.
Panic wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Panic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satanic Panic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kamei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kamei will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamei blocks the leg kick.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic thuds a left hand into Kamei's body.
Panic looks for the body kick but Kamei saw that one coming.
Panic throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Panic closes the distance and clinches.
Panic prevents Kamei from breaking the clinch.
Panic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic keeps control of Kamei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei has had enough of the clinch but Panic keeps him there for the moment.
Panic tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Panic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kamei is trying to break the clinch but Panic has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panic.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Panic!
Panic tries to land a body kick
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamei slips a jab from Panic.
Panic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Panic throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Panic throws a right hand that Kamei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamei also avoids with ease.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Panic lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panic slips under a jab from Kamei.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panic has time to react.
Panic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panic throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it.
Panic throws a lazy body kick
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panic.
A jab from Panic finds it's way through Kamei's defenses. #T3#
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Panic tries to clinch there but Kamei circles away.
Panic lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panic. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Panic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panic slips a straight right by Kamei.
Panic lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Panic moves away and avoids it.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
A left lands for Panic.
Panic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Panic!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic blocks a jab.
It looked like Panic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Panic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Panic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panic slips under a jab.
Satanic Panic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panic cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satanic Panic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panic 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satanic Panic!

Satanic Panic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III     
Date:   May 03, 2023
#R1#
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Seran scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Seran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seran. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Seran feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Seran scores with a body shot.
Seran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Seran tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Seran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Seran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamei prevents it.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei leaning against his opponent.
Seran gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Seran working aggressively here.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran pushes Kamei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards. #TD2#
Seran has picked Kamei up - he's going for a ride! Seran dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kamei is trying to get back to full guard.
Seran working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamei's thigh. Kamei counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Seran is pushing down on Kamei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamei is fighting to maintain full guard but Seran has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Seran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seran wants to free his trapped foot but Kamei is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamei defends it well.
Kamei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Seran is pressing down on Kamei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamei is holding on for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seran is still trying to improve position.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kamei is defending well.
Kamei gets full guard.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Seran is proving a slippery customer.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kamei is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Kamei throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran lands a jab to the nose.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kamei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seran can turn it around.
Seran working aggressively here.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Seran scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards. #T2#
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei stalls.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Kamei slows down the pace here.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Kamei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seran is keeping busy.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Seran tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Olyn Seran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Seran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Seran's ribcage. Seran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Seran.
Seran gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamei stalling.
A short left from Kamei. #T4#
Seran lands a left hand.
Seran tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Kamei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei gets through Seran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olyn Seran 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Seran digs a good hook to Kamei's body.
Seran throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Seran swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Seran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Seran rushes Kamei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran wants a takedown but no success here.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei stops a takedown attempt from Seran.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Kamei pushes Seran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei looking to stall.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei stalling the fight.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Kamei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei is looking to control Seran's arms but Seran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamei has his back to the cage.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Seran blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands. #T4#
Kamei tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Kamei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran blocks a body shot from Kamei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Seran.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seran 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!

A relieved looking Olyn Seran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III     
Date:   Apr 05, 2023
#R1#
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Kamei misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Blyad moved out of range nicely.
Blyad slips under a jab from Kamei.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Blyad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blyad.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Blyad.
A low kick from Blyad is predictable there
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
Kamei misses with a right hand
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Blyad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei 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.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamei duly obliges.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Blyad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Blyad had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Blyad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamei is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kamei is refusing to be controlled, as Blyad sits in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kamei is defending against the submission attempts here by Blyad.
Kamei tries to get to full guard but Blyad has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamei keeps working.
Kamei tries to get to full guard but Blyad has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Blyad is trying to work for a kimura but Kamei is defending well. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blyad. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blyad is working for a kimura but Kamei is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamei trying to hold on to Blyad's head to control him but Blyad postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Blyad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamei sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamei works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Blyad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamei dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kamei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ay Blyad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kamei misses with the combination. #TD#
Blyad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kamei has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blyad is on him like a limpet, forcing Kamei back against the cage.#BC2#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Blyad slips a jab from Kamei.
Blyad feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kamei cracks Blyad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blyad slips a jab from Kamei.
An attempted straight right counter from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamei connects with a looping right hand.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad lands a jab to the nose.
Blyad feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Blyad throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blyad.
Blyad blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamei throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Blyad throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kamei looks to land a combination but Blyad avoids it well.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Blyad throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Blyad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blyad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyad tries for a takedown but Kamei circles away easily
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blyad defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Blyad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Blyad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
Blyad scores with a jab. Kamei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blyad moves out of range as Kamei strikes.#T3#
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Blyad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blyad slips under a jab from Kamei.
Nice shot lands for Kamei.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Kamei misses with a hook
and Blyad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Blyad misses its target.
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad connects with a single shot there.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei misses with a straight right.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Blyad misses with a straight right. #T4#
Blyad throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad lands with a straight right. Kamei didn't see that one coming.
Kamei throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Blyad throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blyad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blyad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blyad lands with an overhand left.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Blyad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Blyad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a double jab
and Blyad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koichi Kamei 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!#R3#
A jab from Kamei misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamei blocks the leg kick.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blyad.
Blyad defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Blyad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kamei gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei is controlling Blyad's posture.#T1#
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Blyad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamei has passed into half guard!
Kamei is taking a breather. Blyad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB#
Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blyad looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kamei passes into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Blyad wants to control but Kamei postures up.
Kamei taking a breather here. #T3#
Blyad is not content to let Kamei control the position.
You can see the frustration on Blyad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blyad is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks.
Blyad throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blyad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blyad to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei misses with a double jab.
Kamei moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Blyad connects with a leg kick.
Blyad misses with a leg kick.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Blyad cracks Kamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamei slips under a jab from Blyad.
Blyad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blyad lands with a straight right. Kamei didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koichi Kamei.
I think Kamei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ay Blyad!

Ay Blyad thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 962 Maluga vs. Hoost     
Date:   Mar 01, 2023
#R1#
Vice connects with a right hand. Kamei shakes it off.
Kamei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vice scores with a shot to the body.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vice.
Vice lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vice.
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Vice misses with the combination.
Vice loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Vice tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Vice thows a leg kick but Kamei checks it
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Vice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Vice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Vice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Kamei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Vice with a jab.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Vice.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice jabs at Kamei's body.
Vice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vice throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Vice. #T2#
The fighters circling - Vice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Vice throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vice wants to slow Kamei down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Kamei as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vice connects with an inside leg kick.
Vice throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Vice thuds his shin into the meat of Kamei's side.
Vice clobbers Kamei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vice throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
Vice throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.#T3#
Kamei with a hook.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vice.
Vice missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Vice. That snapped Kamei's head back.
Vice lands a nice shot to the body.
Vice moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Kamei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vice on the side of the head.
Vice cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Vice scores with a jab. Kamei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Vice misses.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamei 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.#T4#
Vice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vice lands with a cross.
Vice lands with a right hand.
Vice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vice scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Kamei is rocked!
Vice throws a nice looking combination but Kamei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamei is still on wobbly legs! Can Vice finish him?
Vice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
Vice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vice.
Kamei cracks Vice with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vice throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Vice saw that one coming.
Vice cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
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.#R2#
Vice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
A shot to the liver by Vice. Beautiful body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Vice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Vice misses
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Vice. Beautiful body shot.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
As Vice backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Vice manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vice connects with a leg kick.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vice.
Vice is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks.
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!
Vice misses with a body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Kamei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vice throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Vice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamei scores with a jab. Vice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vice lands with a cross.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Vice.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vice throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Vice scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Vice.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vice. Kamei shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vice looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Kamei misses with a hook.
Vice appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Vice.
Vice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vice misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Vice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Vice catches Kamei right on the button with a cross.
Vice looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vice throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range. #T3#
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vice throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Vice misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vice.
Vice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donk. Vice catches Kamei right on the button with a cross.
Vice feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vice misses the jab.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vice connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vice.
Vice swinging wildly here.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.
Vice with the inside leg kick.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vice.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vice throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miami Vice is winning the standup battle so far.
Vice misses with a kick to the body.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vice.
Vice throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vice.
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei works the jab nicely.
Vice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
Vice throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Vice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Vice avoids it with no problem.
Vice throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vice blocks a jab.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab. #T1#
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei throws a hook but Vice blocks it.
Vice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
Kamei slips under a jab from Vice.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Kamei misses the jab.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vice looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vice.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Vice avoids it with no problem.
Vice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Vice tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Vice throws a leg kick
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
A low kick from Vice is predictable there
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Vice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Vice misses with a left hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kamei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vice has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vice throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Vice. #T3#
Vice missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vice.
Vice misses with a looping right.
Vice throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Vice.
Vice connects with a leg kick.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Vice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vice thumps Kamei with a low kick.
Kamei punishes Vice's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vice misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
Vice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Vice throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kamei avoids it.
Vice misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vice. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Vice scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Vice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei moves out of range as Vice throws a body kick.
Kamei is looking for the big counter here.
Vice scores with a decent looking hook.
Vice lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Vice punishes Kamei's body with a nice straight punch.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Vice throws a nice head kick!
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vice misses the jab.
Vice throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Vice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vice.
Vice misses the jab.
Vice tried to score with a low kick but Kamei checks it.#T1#
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Vice loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Vice misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Vice.
Vice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Vice gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Vice.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vice scores with a leg kick.
Vice throws the kick towards the body but Kamei avoids it.
Vice misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Vice.
Vice tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Jab by Vice.
Vice tries to land a leg kick but Kamei saw it coming and moves away.
Vice throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vice throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Vice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vice tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Vice does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vice throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Vice misses with a body shot.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
Vice swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Vice misses with a low kick as Kamei jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Vice throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Vice.
Kamei misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vice connects with a leg kick.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Vice misses
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Vice misses with a low kick.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vice looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vice throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei checks a low kick from Vice.
Vice throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Vice tried to score with a low kick but Kamei checks it.
Vice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vice staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice had his way with Koichi Kamei in that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Vice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Vice.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Vice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
A jab from Vice misses.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vice misses with a looping right.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Kamei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vice looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Vice throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Vice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Nice jab there from Vice.
Vice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Vice.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Vice moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Vice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vice cracks Kamei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Vice.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Kamei lands.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Vice lands an overhand right.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Vice avoids it with no problem.
Vice throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Vice lands a body shot.
Kamei blocks a leg kick.
Vice cracks Kamei with a good jab.
Kamei blocks the body kick. #T3#
Vice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Vice.
Kamei moves out of range as Vice strikes.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vice throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vice connects with an inside leg kick.
Vice works the jab nicely.
Vice cracks Kamei with a good jab.
Vice throws a low kick, looking for Kamei's leg but Kamei calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Vice lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand. #T4#
Vice lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Vice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamei doesn't seem phased though.
Vice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Vice.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vice throws a low kick, looking for Kamei's leg but Kamei calmly moves out of range.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Vice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vice throws a good cross that connects.
Vice misses with an uppercut
and Vice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Vice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miami Vice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vice 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miami Vice!

A very excited looking Miami Vice 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: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Blyad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Blyad as he connects with a hook.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Blyad misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blyad tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range.
Blyad misses with a hook.
Blyad lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Blyad scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
A quick step to the side and Kamei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him.
Kamei misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Blyad cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Blyad.
Blyad throws a shot to the body.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad connects with a leg kick.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Blyad moves away and avoids it.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Blyad.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blyad works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.#T3#
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Blyad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blyad scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyad.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blyad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blyad.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Blyad connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Blyad finds it's way through Kamei's defenses. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Blyad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blyad throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blyad slips a straight right by Kamei.
And Blyad tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blyad throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Blyad with a hook.
Blyad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kamei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blyad jabs at Kamei's body.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Blyad there.
Ay Blyad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blyad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamei scrambles back to his feet.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Blyad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blyad scores with a leg kick.
Blyad swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blyad works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blyad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Blyad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.#T1#
Blyad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blyad lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Blyad.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyad.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Blyad scores with a body shot.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Kamei moves away from the strike by Blyad.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kamei might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blyad connects with a nice looking jab.
Blyad misses with a jab to the body
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad lands a jab to the head.
Blyad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blyad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blyad throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blyad scores with a jab to the head.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.#T3#
Good shot there by Blyad.
Kamei lands a really nice looking cross but Blyad seems unphased.
A low kick from Blyad is predictable there
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Blyad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamei on the side of the head.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blyad throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamei.
Kamei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Blyad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blyad to score with a decent uppercut.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Kamei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws a jab when Blyad was well out of range.
Blyad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad 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.#R3#
Blyad scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Blyad lands an overhand right.
Blyad misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Blyad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blyad scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
Blyad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blyad slips a jab from Kamei.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Blyad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blyad throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.#T2#
Blyad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Blyad misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyad was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Blyad blocks a jab.
Kamei misses the jab.
Blyad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Blyad lands with a shot to the body.
Blyad lands a jab.
Blyad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad with a nice cross.
Kamei tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Kamei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kamei misses with a wild combination.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Blyad throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Blyad connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blyad.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
Blyad lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Blyad.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Blyad.
Kamei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad misses with a hook.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Blyad scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Blyad misses
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Blyad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Blyad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamei is out of range and Blyad settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Jab by Blyad.
Blyad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyad was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Blyad.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blyad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Blyad misses
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei slips under a jab from Blyad.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.#T3#
Blyad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blyad misses with a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blyad.
Blyad scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
Kamei went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Blyad misses with a hook
and Kamei counters with a left to the body.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kamei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blyad lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.#T4#
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Blyad misses with a shot to the body
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blyad misses the body punch
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Nice body punch from Blyad.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Blyad throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Kamei checks a low kick from Blyad.
Blyad lands a really nice looking cross but Kamei seems unphased.
Blyad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamei.
Blyad misses with a right hand
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad throws an off balance right hand
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Blyad.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Blyad throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily. #T1#
Blyad wants to slow Kamei down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blyad.
Blyad throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blyad.
Blyad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Blyad connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Blyad as he connects with a hook.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blyad feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Kamei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Blyad.
Blyad with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei slips under a jab from Blyad.
Blyad tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei blocks a head kick by Blyad. #T3#
Blyad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blyad. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Blyad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Blyad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamei.#T4#
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blyad.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei slips under a jab from Blyad.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blyad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamei lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Blyad.
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ay Blyad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blyad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay Blyad!

Ay Blyad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 949 De Gano vs. Tarver     
Date:   Jan 11, 2023
#R1#
Kamei lands a jab.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamei lands a jab.
Koivisto lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Koivisto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamei sprawls well initially but Koivisto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kamei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
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!
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamei is trying to get back to full guard.
Koivisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koivisto trying to control from half guard but Kamei is working away.
Koivisto wants to pass to mount but Kamei is defending the position. #T1#
Kamei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koivisto scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamei defending well though.
Kamei moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamei controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto won't allow Kamei to sweep him here.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Kamei blocks nicely.
Koivisto postures up.
Kamei has his hands on Koivisto's head, controlling the position.
Koivisto is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Kamei kicks Koivisto off and gets to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Koivisto.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koivisto.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamei throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto thinks about the counter body kick.
Kamei throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Kamei sizes up Koivisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Koivisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Koivisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kamei throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kamei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Kamei digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koivisto - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koivisto.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei misses with a hook.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto needs to keep his hands up - Kamei had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei punishes Koivisto's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Koivisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Koivisto ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.#T2#
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Koivisto's shoulder, as Koivisto tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei misses with an uppercut
and Koivisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei misses the jab.
Koivisto throws a combination that misses
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Koivisto moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Kamei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koivisto.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Koivisto takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei is looking for a counter combo.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Koivisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Koivisto counters with a shoot takedown. Kamei fights it but they end up in guard.
Koivisto postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
Kamei trying to control the position.
Kamei has Koivisto pulled in close to control his posture.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Koivisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamei is pulling down on Koivisto's head to control his posture.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Koivisto is proving a slippery customer.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Koivisto postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivisto is in close to Kamei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
Koivisto slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kamei.
A nice side step and Koivisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koivisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamei as he avoids it easily.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koivisto throws a right hand that Kamei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamei also avoids with ease.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivisto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Koivisto ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koivisto misses with a few strikes there.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei lands the left hand.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koivisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamei should have avoided that one.
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koivisto throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koivisto defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koivisto with a poor takedown
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Kamei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.
Koivisto slips a jab and a cross from Kamei.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamei.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kamei. #T4#
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kamei finds it's way through Koivisto's defenses.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Kamei slips a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid body kick from Koivisto.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei cracks Koivisto with an open hand slap.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka     
Date:   Dec 11, 2022
#R1#
Kamei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Balushi lands an overhand right.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamei slips a jab from Al Balushi.
Jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Al Balushi
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi misses with a right hand
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kamei misses.
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Kamei's leg but Kamei calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi swings widly with a right hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Al Balushi is rocked!
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Balushi.#T2#
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Kamei counters with a crisp right hand that drops Al Balushi! Kamei lets Al Balushi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Al Balushi lands a jab to the nose.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Balushi.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Balushi cracks a nice hook into Kamei's ribs.
Al Balushi throws a lazy head kick
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Balushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamei moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Al Balushi misses with a body shot
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Balushi cracks Kamei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kamei 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.
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Balushi.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
A left lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Balushi connects with a single shot there.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a crisp right that sends Al Balushi to the canvas! Kamei follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pawlik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kamei backs up against the cage.
Pawlik defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei cracks Pawlik with an open hand slap.
Pawlik scores with a jab. Kamei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei sizes up Pawlik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Pawlik moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Kamei catches Pawlik right on the button with a cross.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Kamei. #T1#
Pawlik throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a left to the body.
Pawlik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses #TD#
and Pawlik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamei's guard.
Pawlik postures up and lands a big shot to Kamei's brow.
Pawlik postures up and lands a big shot to Kamei's brow.
Pawlik is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamei has wrist control.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Kamei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kamei controlling the position.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Kamei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamei is pulling down on Pawlik's head. It's preventing any offense from Pawlik, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Kamei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Kamei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Pawlik throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Pawlik had a free shot at his head there.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlik throwing strikes but missing.
Kamei pulls Pawlik in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pawlik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamei dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kamei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Pawlik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Pawlik ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Pawlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pawlik misses the target.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamei sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Kamei throws a hook but Pawlik avoids it easily.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pawlik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pawlik lands with a right hand. #T2#
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamei sprawls well. Kamei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Pawlik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik wants to control but Kamei is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kamei on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pawlik scores with punches from side control.
Kamei is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
Kamei sneaks back into half guard.
Kamei wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy.
Kamei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pawlik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Pawlik wants to pass the guard but Kamei is keeping the position.
Pawlik is pushing down on Kamei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamei is fighting to maintain full guard but Pawlik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamei pushes Pawlik off looking to stand but Pawlik dives back in and keeps control.
Pawlik lands with a punch from half guard.
Kamei is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamei has his hands clasped together around Pawlik's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Pawlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Pawlik has a takedown stuffed.
Pawlik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Pawlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Pawlik moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pawlik.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Pawlik's head.
Kamei lands with a right hand. #T1#
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Kamei didn't expect that.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Pawlik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pawlik being controlled here momentarily.
Pawlik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Kamei.#T2#
Pawlik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pawlik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamei's guard. #SUB#
Pawlik is working for a kimura here but Kamei manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pawlik's guard. #SUB#
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet. #SUB#
Pawlik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamei escapes and throws Pawlik's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Kamei has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
A big left from Kamei misses.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik slips under a jab from Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Pawlik saw that one coming.
Pawlik shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pawlik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.#TD#
Pawlik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamei manages to get to full guard.
Pawlik lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Pawlik trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
Pawlik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pawlik cracks Kamei with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlik postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
Pawlik throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Pawlik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Pawlik moves out of range of the strikes.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Pawlik ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pawlik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Pawlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamei sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Kamei throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei lands with a straight right. Pawlik didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Pawlik with a nice cross.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Kamei swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range. #T2#
Pawlik moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Pawlik staying out of range there.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Pawlik cracks Kamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamei as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target. #TD#
Pawlik dives in and scores a takedown into Kamei's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kamei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pawlik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamei's head.
Kamei wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Kamei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Pawlik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pawlik.
Pawlik gets back to half guard.#T4#
Kamei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kamei wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but Kamei is controlling well.
Kamei controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Kamei gets caught napping as Pawlik dives in and scores a takedown. Kamei manages to retain guard.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Kamei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kamei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamei passes into half guard.
Kamei is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik won't allow Kamei to pass to mount. #T1#
Pawlik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pawlik trying to control from the bottom.
Kamei wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pawlik trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back.
Pawlik wants to get back to full guard.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamei wants to pass the guard but Pawlik is defending well.
Pawlik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pawlik.
Kamei trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik wants to sweep here but Kamei controlling him for the moment.
Pawlik is trying to keep Kamei in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pawlik. Pawlik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pawlik at a distance.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Pawlik misses.
Kamei works Pawlik's body with a nice hook.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kamei digs a good body shot into Pawlik's ribs.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawlik shoots in for a double leg but Kamei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei lands a jab to the nose.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamei 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Koichi Kamei!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Koichi Kamei!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei wins by unanimous decision!

Koichi Kamei very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT 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: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV     
Date:   Oct 14, 2022
#R1#
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
A nice side step and White Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White Jr moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei sets himself, and White Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamei avoids it this time.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces White Jr off the cage and back into range.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Kamei connects with a body shot that sends White Jr's belly button to the back.
White Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
A big left from White Jr misses.
White Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr blocks a jab.
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
White Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamei avoids the body shot from White Jr.
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr avoids the body shot from Kamei.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
White Jr rushes Kamei and presses him up against the cage.
Kamei misses with some punches.
White Jr misses with some punches.
Kamei lands a body punch.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamei.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr. #T2#
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of White Jrs head.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
White Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei lands a hook to the side of the head.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White Jr tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei. #T3#
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamei stalling the fight.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by White Jr.
White Jr lands with a left to the head.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White Jr pushes Kamei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kamei prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Kamei prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Kamei digs a right hand into White Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White Jr's gas tank.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr blocks an uppercut.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
White Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
Kamei is struggling to control the position.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
White Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei doesn't manage to clinch there - White Jr circles away.
White Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but White Jr moved out of range nicely.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
White Jr slips under a jab from Kamei.
White Jr scores with a body shot.
Kamei throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Jr, as that shot connected.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei. #T1#
Kamei slips a jab from White Jr.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range.
Bruce White Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
White Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr blocking some punches.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
White Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
A body shot lands from Kamei. #T2#
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei avoiding damage as White Jr throws knees to the body.
White Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei pushes White Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
Kamei working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei pushes White Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Kamei. #T4#
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Kamei.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei looking to stall.
Kamei cracks White Jr with a nice body shot.
Kamei lands a body punch.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei is working White Jr over against the cage.
Kamei tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamei.
Kamei prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr cracks Kamei with a nice body shot.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamei connects with a body shot.
White Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White Jr throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei digs a good hook to White Jr's body.
White Jr throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr. #T1#
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces White Jr off the cage and back into range.
White Jr punishes Kamei's body with a nice straight punch.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range. #CL#
Kamei rushes White Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Kamei pushes White Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from White Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr.
White Jr working aggressively here.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kamei prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White Jr up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by White Jr.
White Jr working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
White Jr lands a body shot.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Kamei blocking some punches.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
White Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
White Jr misses with some punches.
Kamei prevents a body shot from White Jr.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce White Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamei 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koichi Kamei!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, hell of a fight '.

 

Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III     
Date:   Sep 16, 2022
#R1#
Jab by Kamei.#CL2#
Patriot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patriot blocks an uppercut.
Patriot pushes off an throws an elbow but Kamei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patriot struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Patriot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patriot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Kamei.
Patriot misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
Patriot misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Patriot closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patriot.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patriot blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Patriot blocking some punches.
Patriot wants to break free but Kamei has control.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patriot lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patriot lands a left hand.
Kamei dodges an elbow strike from Patriot.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Patriot improves position.
Patriot lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Koichi Kamei has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei prevents Patriot from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patriot. #BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patriot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei moves out of range as Patriot strikes.
Kamei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamei tries to clinch
and Patriot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nice cross by Patriot.
Patriot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patriot lands a nice shot to the body.
Patriot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Patriot misses with a looping right.
Patriot avoids the body shot from Kamei. #CL#
Kamei has closed the distance and engaged Patriot in a clinch.
Kamei wants to stall.
Kamei blocks an elbow strike from Patriot.
Patriot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Patriot is trying to break the clinch but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kamei lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Patriot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patriot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patriot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei gets through Patriot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patriot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Patriot.
Patriot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patriot scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Patriot misses the target.
Patriot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kamei closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patriot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patriot misses with some punches.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands. #T4#
Patriot struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Kamei blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Patriot manages to break the clinch.
Kamei swings for the body but Patriot moves out of range.
Patriot avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Patriot tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Patriot darts in and clinches Kamei up against the cage.
Patriot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
Kamei working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patriot lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Patriot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patriot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gorgon Patriot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koichi Kamei's cut.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Patriot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Patriot takes the fight into the clinch.
Patriot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patriot misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Patriot fails to land.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Patriot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamei works on Patriot's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Patriot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patriot tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Patriot throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patriot.
Kamei avoids the elbow strike from Patriot, against the cage.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei tries a body shot but Patriot blocks it.
Patriot wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Patriot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patriot throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Patriot misses with a punch to the body.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Patriot's efforts to push away.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Patriot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patriot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patriot looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Patriot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patriot prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Patriot blocking some punches.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Kamei.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Patriot's body.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Patriot gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patriot keeps the fight on the outside.
Patriot 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.
Kamei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patriot. Patriot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patriot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patriot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Kamei moves into range and clinches up with Patriot.
Kamei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei tries a body shot but Patriot blocks it.
Patriot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patriot scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Patriot is working Kamei over against the cage.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands.
Patriot misses with some punches.
Patriot lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Patriot throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Patriot.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Patriot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patriot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koichi Kamei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Patriot clinches with his opponent.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot. #BC2#
Patriot manages to break the clinch.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!
Patriot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Patriot counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gorgon Patriot!
Gorgon Patriot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN Dynamite I     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1#
Kamei misses the jab.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Myers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Myers.
Myers blocks a jab.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Kamei misses. #T1#
Kamei lands a nice shot that snaps Myers's head back.
Myers thuds his right hand into Kamei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myers circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Myers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Kamei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Kamei throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Myers takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Myers with an uppercut!
Myers tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei swings widly with a right hand
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei lands with an overhand left.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamei 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.
Kamei lands with a cross.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Myers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei cracks Myers with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Myers.
Kamei throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamei.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers thinks about countering with a head kick.
Myers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Myers.
Kamei cracks Myers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Myers jabs Kamei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Myers blocks a jab.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamei is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei connects with the punch.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Myers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei lands a head shot.#T4#
Nice jab there from Kamei.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Kamei displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Myers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei scores with a sloppy right hand. Myers should have avoided that one.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamei thinking.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myers's head backwards.
Myers slips under a jab from Kamei.
Myers scores with a nice right hand.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with an inside leg kick.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Myers slips under a jab.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Myers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Myers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei tests Myers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamei throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei misses with a combination
and Myers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Myers takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Myers takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei misses with an uppercut
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Myers throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.#T1#
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Myers looks for the body kick but Kamei saw that one coming.
Kamei cracks Myers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Myers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Myers slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Myers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a right hand
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei slips a straight right by Myers.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Myers throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Nice shot by Myers.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kamei!
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Myers throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Myers moves into range and connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
It looked like Myers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamei.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Myers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Myers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers scores with a shot to the body.
Myers lands the left hand.
Myers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Myers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Myers throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.#T3#
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Myers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myers.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Myers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myers staying out of range there.
Myers moves out of range as Kamei strikes.#T4#
Kamei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Myers cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Myers scores with a jab.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Myers misses with a left hand
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamei.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Myers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
A jab from Myers misses.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Myers.
Myers lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kamei.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Myers avoids it well.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a jab to the head.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Myers tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Kamei misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kamei. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Myers had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Myers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Myers lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers lands with a right hand. #T2#
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kamei is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Myers scores with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kamei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Myers has got the better of the exchanges.
Myers lands a front kick.
Myers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
It looked like Myers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamei.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei throws a combination that misses
and Myers counters with a nice body shot.
Kamei throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers lands with a nice body kick.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers scores with a hook.
Myers slips a straight right by Kamei.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Myers slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Myers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Myers, as that shot connected.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Myers lands the left hand.
Myers walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Kamei throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Myers throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Myers lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Myers clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers blocks a jab.
Myers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Myers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamei doesn't seem phased though.
Myers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamei.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Myers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Myers catches Kamei right on the button with a cross.
Myers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Kamei misses. #T1#
Myers connects with a right hand. Kamei shakes it off.
Myers slips a jab from Kamei.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Kamei both land. Nice combination.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Kamei slips a jab from Myers.
Kamei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamei is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kamei slips under a jab from Myers.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei misses with a wild combination.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Kamei misses with a double jab
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamei scrambles back to his feet.
Myers connects with a right hand. Kamei shakes it off.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei slips a jab from Myers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Myers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Myers.
Nice uppercut there from Myers.
Kamei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Myers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.#T3#
Myers thumps Kamei with a low kick.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Myers thumps Kamei with a low kick.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a solid body kick.
Myers scores with a hook.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Myers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Myers lands with a cross.
Kamei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Myers missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Kamei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Myers catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Myers sizes up Kamei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Kamei misses.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamei throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myers circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Myers had his way with Koichi Kamei in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers counters with a leg kick.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers lands the left hand.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Myers avoids it well.
Kamei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamei.
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myers on the side of the head.
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
Kamei throws a combination that misses
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.#T1#
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myers misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a jab-cross combination.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Myers blocks a jab.
Kamei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Myers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Myers dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Myers moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Myers lands a right hook to the body.
Myers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Kamei finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Myers lands an overhand right.
Kamei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Myers.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Cornelius Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Kamei misses with a wild combination.
Myers lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kamei misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers counters with a good low kick that Kamei was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Myers catches Kamei right on the button with a cross.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myers circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Kamei.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamei's head.
Myers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamei throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Kamei walks into a jab.
Kamei misses with a double jab
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Myers lands a really nice looking cross but Kamei seems unphased. #ROC#Kamei is rocked!
Myers with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Myers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Myers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Myers!

Cornelius Myers retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Cornelius Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 921 Slaissi vs. Line     
Date:   Aug 10, 2022
#R1#
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pawlik scores with a jab. Kamei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Pawlik.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pawlik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pawlik.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamei takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Pawlik misses with an uppercut.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pawlik throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Pawlik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pawlik thinking.
Pawlik cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik misses with a looping left.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pawlik.
Pawlik misses with a takedown
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pawlik to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Pawlik cracks Kamei with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Pawlik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Kamei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Kamei is adopting a defensive guard.
Pawlik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamei working a defensive guard here.
Pawlik is fighting to break Kamei's control of his arms but Kamei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik connects with a couple of short punches.
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Kamei.
Pawlik trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
Pawlik is really struggling to control Kamei but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamei has his hands on Pawlik's head, controlling the position.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Kamei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Pawlik shoots in and bounces Kamei off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pawlik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamei is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamei has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kamei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Pawlik throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Kamei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Kamei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pawlik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamei is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei digs a right hand into Pawlik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pawlik's gas tank.
Pawlik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kamei.
Pawlik working hard to break the clinch.
Pawlik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Pawlik tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Pawlik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
A short left from Kamei. #TD#
Pawlik pulls Kamei into guard.
Kamei's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kamei preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pawlik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamei's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kamei wants to stand but Pawlik is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Kamei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but instead Kamei has moved into half guard.
Kamei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pawlik wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kamei is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
A jab from Pawlik misses.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Kamei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick Pawlik is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Pawlik misses its intended target.
Pawlik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pawlik is defended easily by Kamei.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Kamei slaps away a takedown attempt from Pawlik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamei wants to counter the offense by Pawlik and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei 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.#R3#
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.#TD#
Pawlik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamei is trying to defend but Pawlik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kamei manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kamei works Pawlik's body with a nice hook.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamei sprawls well. He's pushed Pawlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Kamei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Pawlik.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei lands a nice hook to Pawlik's body. Pawlik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range. #T1#
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamei scores with a nice strike.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Pawlik.
Kamei lands a jab to Pawlik's midsection.
Pawlik throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.#TD#
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamei napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kamei sneaks out the side door and pushes Pawlik away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
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!
Kamei slips a jab from Pawlik.
Pawlik's corner calls for a 1-2. Pawlik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pawlik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pawlik rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pawlik throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Pawlik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei lands an overhand right.#T3#
Pawlik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pawlik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pawlik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pawlik shoots for a takedown but Kamei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
Pawlik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pawlik.
A nice side step and Kamei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei slaps away a takedown attempt from Pawlik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kamei throws a hook but Pawlik avoids it easily.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pawlik looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Pawlik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pawlik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamei. Kamei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pawlik throws out a powerful jab.
Kamei slips under a jab from Pawlik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pawlik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamei is trying to defend but Pawlik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pawlik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kamei trying to control but Pawlik postures up. #SUB#
Pawlik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koichi Kamei has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pawlik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pawlik tries to pass to full mount but Kamei defends it.
Kamei gets back to full guard.
Kamei pulls Pawlik in close to his closed guard and prevents Pawlik from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pawlik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pawlik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kamei controls Pawlik momentarily but Pawlik frees himself.
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Kamei looking to control.
Kamei keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kamei pulls Pawlik in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pawlik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pawlik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Pawlik ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pawlik backwards.
Kamei tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Pawlik has had enough of the clinch but Kamei keeps him there for the moment.
Pawlik effectively controlling the action here.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Pawlik improves position.
Kamei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pawlik prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei stalling.
Pawlik is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Pawlik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Pawlik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Kamei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pawlik throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pawlik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamei's guard.

Kamei is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Pawlik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pawlik misses with a hook.
Pawlik misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kamei lands a nice hook to Pawlik's body. Pawlik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pawlik staying out of range there.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pawlik throws out the jab.
Kamei wants to counter with a clinch but Pawlik pushes him away.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
Pawlik throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Kamei tries to move into range but Pawlik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik misses with a looping left.
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamei sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Pawlik darts in looking for a takedown but Kamei gets double underhooks and turns Pawlik into the cage.
Pawlik is trying to push Kamei away but Kamei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamei has Pawlik pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pawlik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Pawlik misses.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Pawlik lands a slapping body shot.
Pawlik misses the jab.#T4#
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Pawlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
Kamei is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pawlik dives into side control. #REVB#
Pawlik sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kamei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Pawlik tries for a kimura but Kamei is defending well.
Pawlik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
Kamei struggling a bit here.
Pawlik working the ground and pound but Kamei is defending the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koichi Kamei.
I think Kamei 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie     
Date:   Jul 27, 2022
#R1#
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Seran moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Seran.
Kamei misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seran blocking some punches.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Seran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seran takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.#T1#
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Seran.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Seran digs a right hand into Kamei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamei's gas tank.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Seran lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Seran decides to pull guard.
Seran trying to keep a closed guard but Kamei is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Kamei defends it easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seran controlling Kamei's posture.
Kamei wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamei sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Kamei wants to stand but Seran has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Seran has an active guard here but Kamei has managed to pass into half guard.
Kamei works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kamei controlling the position easily from mount.
Seran is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Seran tries to control the position but Kamei now has his back.
Seran breaks Kamei's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Seran is looking to pass into half guard but Kamei pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamei is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kamei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamei looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Kamei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seran, up you get! #CL#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Kamei working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Seran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seran somewhat.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Seran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei is trying to maintain a safe position but Seran gets an underhook and turns Kamei into the cage.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Seran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Seran.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Seran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Seran improves position.
Seran tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei working aggressively here. #TD#
Seran gets control of Kamei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Seran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Seran is looking for a triangle here but Kamei uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Seran prevents Kamei from moving into mount.
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but Kamei keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kamei is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Seran's shoulder. That is not cool.
Seran tries to bench press Kamei off him but Kamei keeps the position.
Kamei in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Seran tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Kamei decides to stand back up.
Seran misses with a head kick. #CL#
Seran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a right hand. #T4#
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
Kamei stalling the fight.
Seran misses with the head strike.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Seran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamei but Kamei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamei moves forwards but Seran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seran misses with a head kick.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Seran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamei connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Seran defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei digs a good hook to Seran's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seran, as that shot connected.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seran rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A head kick misses from Seran.
Seran cracks Kamei with a good jab.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran throws a counter high kick but Kamei was just alert enough to avoid it.
Seran scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Seran misses its target.
Kamei takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Seran scores with a head kick. Kamei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamei is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Seran.
Seran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Seran clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seran misses with some punches.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kamei. #T2#
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei looking to stall.
Seran jumps guard but Kamei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
Kamei working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Seran blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Seran tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Still in the clinch, Seran scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Seran fails to pull guard.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei effectively controlling the action here.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamei to keep the fight standing.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seran prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SYN 912 Bash At The Beach     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reinikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kamei as Reinikainen shoots in.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Reinikainen catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen jabs at Kamei's body.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.#T2#
A head kick by Reinikainen misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei walks into a jab.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen goes for a double leg but Kamei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamei continues to drive forward.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee calls for Kamei to work.
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamei.
Reinikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kamei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.#T3#
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kamei swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen. #T4#
Kamei tests Reinikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reinikainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kamei walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamei walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.#TD#
Kamei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Reinikainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamei looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamei looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamei! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
Kamei staying calm.
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't.
Reinikainen is trying to escape the position but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Reinikainen regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Kamei has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Kamei seems content to control.
Kamei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reinikainen!
Kamei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reinikainen is looking to escape.
Kamei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Reinikainen can't escape the position.
Kamei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reinikainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
Kamei controlling the position easily from mount.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Reinikainen is looking to get to half guard.
Kamei controlling the pace for now.
Kamei looking to control but Reinikainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Kamei controlling the position easily from mount.
Reinikainen is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamei has taken his back - oops!
Reinikainen is really stuck here.
Kamei has good solid back control here.
Reinikainen rolls, trying to escape but Kamei keeps control of the position.
Kamei is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Reinikainen tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen lands the left hand.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Kamei walks into a left hand.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Reinikainen misses
and Kamei counters with 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!
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.#T1#
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamei wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Kamei misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamei.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.#T2#
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kamei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei tries to bum rush Reinikainen with a series of wild strikes but Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Kamei as he checks the leg kick.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Reinikainen cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.#T3#
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Reinikainen lands the left hand.#T4#
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kamei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Reinikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a series of strikes. Reinikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

During a confident post fight interview, Artturi Reinikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 905 MacArthur vs. Pawlik     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Zonta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zonta connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Kamei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zonta tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamei cracks Zonta with an open hand slap.
Zonta connects with a body shot.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zonta. Zonta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta is looking to counter punch.
Zonta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Zonta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Zonta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamei.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
Zonta digs a right hand into Kamei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamei's gas tank.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zonta lands a body punch.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zonta gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zonta lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Zonta's ribcage. Zonta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##TD#
Zonta is trying to trip Kamei. He has hold of a leg but Kamei is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zonta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kamei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamei working a defensive guard here.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Kamei pulls Zonta in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta stands up over Kamei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamei has his hands on Zonta's head, controlling the position.
Zonta connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kamei is trying to keep Zonta in close.
Kamei controlling Zonta's posture.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer.
Kamei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta is working Kamei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Kamei blocks nicely.
Zonta looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Zonta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Zonta dominated that round.
That's time! Zonta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
A jab lands there for Kamei.
Zonta is looking to wear down Kamei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Zonta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zonta eats them both and turns towards Kamei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Zonta's body. Zonta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zonta at a distance.
Zonta jabs at Kamei's body.
Kamei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Kamei tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Zonta gets a clinch.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamei after a bit of a struggle.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamei avoids it.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Kamei digs a good body shot into Zonta's ribs.#T2#
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zonta jabs at Kamei's body.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Zonta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei. #TD#
Zonta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kamei to the ground. Zonta is now in Kamei's guard.
Kamei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Zonta pushes down on Kamei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Zonta working Kamei over with strikes.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamei keeps working.
Kamei is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zonta is keen to just control but Kamei is a slippery customer.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta. #T4#
Zonta with the ground and pound but Kamei uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kamei has control of Zonta's left arm, preventing Zonta from doing any damage.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Zonta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zonta is fighting to break Kamei's control of his arms but Kamei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamei has wrist control.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamei has his hands on Zonta's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei 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#
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta digs a good body shot into Kamei's ribs.
Zonta misses with a double jab
and Kamei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zonta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamei is defending well for now.#T1#
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Kamei.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamei.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zonta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamei is defending well.
Kamei takes a shot to the head.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei is working Zonta over against the cage.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zonta is keeping busy.
Come on Zonta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei tries to stall but Zonta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei is stalling here.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta landing knees to the body.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Kamei tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Kamei stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Zonta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kamei up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamei.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kamei pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamei avoids it.
A hook to the body from Zonta.
Zonta is working for takedown but Kamei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Duvernay lands a head shot.
Kamei lands a lovely overhand right.
Kamei throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duvernay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Duvernay misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Kamei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duvernay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duvernay swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay scores with a nice right hand.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Duvernay is looking to counter punch.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Duvernay.
Duvernay is looking to counter punch.
Duvernay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamei on the side of the head.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duvernay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duvernay moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duvernay under the eye.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duvernay misses the shot to the body.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Kamei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back.
Duvernay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duvernay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duvernay moves away.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duvernay throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Duvernay has Kamei up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Kamei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei scores with a shot to the side of Duvernay's head.
Duvernay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay lands a shoulder strike.
Duvernay scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei wants to stall.
Duvernay tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Duvernay back against the cage. #T4#
Duvernay tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Duvernay back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duvernay.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
Duvernay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duvernay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duvernay is keeping busy.
Kamei tries a body shot but Duvernay blocks it.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Duvernay controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Duvernay can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Duvernay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duvernay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Kamei swings for the body but Duvernay moves out of range.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duvernay looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duvernay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
Duvernay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duvernay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei misses with an uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay needs to keep his hands up - Kamei had a free shot at his head there.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.#CL#
Duvernay gets a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duvernay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Duvernay. #T1#
Duvernay tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duvernay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evan Duvernay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duvernay works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
Duvernay lands a left hand.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duvernay blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Duvernay improves position.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Duvernay.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duvernay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duvernay blocks an uppercut.
Duvernay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duvernay scores with a shoulder strike.
Duvernay lands an elbow inside that Kamei shrugs off.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Duvernay on the inside.
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!
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duvernay pushes Kamei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duvernay.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duvernay up against the cage.
Duvernay throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duvernay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Duvernay throws a head punch that misses.
Duvernay working aggressively here.
Duvernay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duvernay.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay lands a right hand.
Duvernay doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Duvernay throws a head punch that misses.
Duvernay working aggressively here.
Duvernay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Duvernay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Come on Kamei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Kamei stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
The referee calls for Kamei to work.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Duvernay.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duvernay up against the cage.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duvernay.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Duvernay misses with some punches.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamei.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamei has Duvernay pressed against the cage.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei tries to work over Duvernay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duvernay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Duvernay lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Duvernay misses.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces Duvernay off the cage and back into range.
Kamei misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Kamei gets tackled into the cage by Duvernay. Duvernay maintains the clinch.
Duvernay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duvernay misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Duvernay fails to land.
Kamei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duvernay throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Duvernay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Duvernay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvernay lands a right hand.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Kamei has Duvernay pushed against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duvernay.
Duvernay pushes Kamei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a body punch.
Duvernay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Duvernay.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Duvernay controls the action.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duvernay up against the cage.
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duvernay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamei.
Duvernay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duvernay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Duvernay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duvernay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Duvernay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Duvernay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duvernay misses with some punches.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duvernay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duvernay.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamei.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duvernay lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Duvernay. #T3#
Duvernay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei takes an elbow to the temple.
Duvernay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Duvernay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
Duvernay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duvernay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Duvernay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Duvernay works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Duvernay.
Duvernay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Duvernay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duvernay.
Duvernay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duvernay tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duvernay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Kamei stalls.
Duvernay lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duvernay blocking some punches.
Duvernay lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Duvernay clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL#
Duvernay moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamei is still on wobbly legs! Can Duvernay finish him?
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
Kamei scores with a shot to the side of Duvernay's head.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duvernay blocks an uppercut.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Duvernay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Duvernay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Come on Kamei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamei looking to slow down the pace here.
Duvernay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvernay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Duvernay improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Duvernay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Duvernay.
Duvernay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Kamei is looking to control Duvernay's arms but Duvernay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamei has his back to the cage.
Duvernay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duvernay can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Duvernay digs a right hand underneath Kamei's ribcage. Kamei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duvernay lands a right hand.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Kamei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duvernay blocking some punches.
Duvernay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duvernay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei tries to stall but Duvernay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duvernay tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Duvernay throws a head punch that misses.
Duvernay prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards.
Duvernay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Duvernay scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Duvernay misses with the head strike.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Kamei looking to slow down the pace here.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards.
Kamei taking a breather.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Duvernay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duvernay.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duvernay gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duvernay misses with a punch on the inside.
Duvernay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei is leaning against Duvernay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duvernay.
Kamei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duvernay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei trying to control the position but instead, Duvernay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamei into the cage.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Duvernay had his way with Koichi Kamei in that round.
That's time! Duvernay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duvernay momentarily.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body punch
letting Duvernay counter with a right hand.
Duvernay lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
A head kick misses from Duvernay.
Duvernay swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Evan Duvernay is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Duvernay instigates a clinch.
Duvernay lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Duvernay tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Duvernay back against the cage.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Duvernay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei is looking to control Duvernay's arms but Duvernay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamei has his back to the cage.
Duvernay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Duvernay prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Duvernay misses with a punch on the inside.
Duvernay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Duvernay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei presses Duvernay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duvernay tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei stalling against the cage.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Duvernay controls his hands.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Duvernay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei gets through Duvernay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei tries a body shot but Duvernay blocks it.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Duvernay.
Duvernay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Duvernay controls his hands.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kamei pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kamei tries to stall but Duvernay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Duvernay.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Duvernay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duvernay works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duvernay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kamei's defenses. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duvernay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duvernay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Duvernay blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Duvernay tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kamei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Duvernay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei tries to stall but Duvernay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Duvernay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Duvernay fails to land.
Duvernay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duvernay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Duvernay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duvernay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!

In his post fight interview, Evan Duvernay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Vice moves away and avoids it.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Vice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Vice lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vice.
Kamei is looking to control Vice's arms but Vice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamei has his back to the cage.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vice.
Kamei pushes Vice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei tries to stall but Vice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Vice's ribcage. Vice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vice misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Vice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vice has Kamei up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Vice throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vice takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vice swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
Vice misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Vice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice swinging wildly here. #T2#
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vice.
Vice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vice moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Vice misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Vice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Vice throws a big counter head kick but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Vice has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vice throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Vice replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kamei blocks it well.#T3#
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vice in his tracks.
Vice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vice's corner calls for a 1-2. Vice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Vice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei walks into a left hand.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Vice misses the jab.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Vice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei connects with a right hand. Vice shakes it off.
Vice works the jab nicely.
Vice misses with a straight left.
Vice scores with a hook.
Kamei throws a jab when Vice was well out of range.
Vice avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Vice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Vice moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
Vice is trying to break free.#BC2#
Vice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Vice saw that one coming.
Vice scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Vice moved out of range.
Vice only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vice misses the jab.#CL2#
Vice has Kamei up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamei working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
Vice can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vice lands a nice uppercut.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vice struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands. #T1#
Kamei looking to slow down the pace here.
Vice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Vice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vice blocks a jab.
Vice is looking for the big counter here.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Vice moved out of range.
Vice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Vice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei tries to clinch there but Vice circles away.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Vice's shoulder, as Vice tries to avoid the shot.
Vice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vice under the eye.#T2#
Vice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei backing away here, and Vice unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei lands with a hook. Vice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Vice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vice avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamei sizes up Vice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei misses with an uppercut
letting Vice counter with a right hand. #T3#
Vice tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Vice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamei thinking.
Jab by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!#CL2#
Vice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei lands a left hand.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Vice's ribcage. Vice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamei scores with a shot to the side of Vice's head.
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vice swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice is trying to break free.#BC2#
Vice breaks from the clinch.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Vice connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamei. Kamei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
Vice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vice manages to break the clinch.
Vice walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Vice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Kamei tries to keep at a distance but Vice has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vice misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miami Vice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vice misses with the combination.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Vice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamei lands a nice shot that snaps Vice's head back.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vice slips a straight right by Kamei.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vice eats them both and turns towards Kamei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamei scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Vice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Vice throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei misses with a right hand
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vice.
Vice defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Vice.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei throws a body punch but Vice moves out of range.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Vice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei lands an overhand right.#T2#
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Vice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kamei moves into the clinch.
Vice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vice misses with the head strike.
Kamei is working Vice over against the cage.
Kamei presses Vice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Vice avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Vice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vice swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vice lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vice misses with some punches.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Vice's ribcage. Vice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kamei pushes Vice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Vice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamei trying to stall but Vice improves his position.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Vice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vice misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Vice being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vice. #BC2#
Vice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Vice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Vice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vice. #CL#
Kamei forces Vice back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice misses with a body punch.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei tries to work over Vice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Vice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamei is looking to control Vice's arms but Vice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamei has his back to the cage.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Vice misses with some punches.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vice prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Vice uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Kamei.
Vice misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamei 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SYN 886 Steve vs. Blazkov     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Alela. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Nice shot by Kamei.
Kamei connects with a jab.
Alela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Alela slips under a jab from Kamei.
Alela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamei cracks Alela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Alela scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Alela.
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alela under the eye.
Alela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Alela shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamei tries to sprawl out of it but Alela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
Alela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alela throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela keeps Kamei at a distance using the push kick.
Kamei takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamei cracks Alela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alela had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Alela scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alela swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamei.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it. #T2#
Alela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Kamei gets caught napping as Alela dives in and scores a takedown. Kamei manages to retain guard.
Alela being controlled here momentarily.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamei working a defensive guard here.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kamei controls Alela momentarily but Alela frees himself.
Kamei is pulling down on Alela's head. It's preventing any offense from Alela, at least for the moment.
Alela wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alela misses with a low kick as Kamei jumps back.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Kamei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamei works Alela's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Alela lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Alela's body.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Alela.
Kamei doesn't manage to clinch there - Alela circles away.
The crowd cheers as Kamei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alela doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Alela finds it's way through Kamei's defenses.
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!
Alela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamei throws the left hand but Alela avoids the punch easily.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Alela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Kamei catches Alela right on the button with a cross.
Alela shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
Kamei tries to counter with a clinch but Alela shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Alela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Alela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Alela. That snapped Kamei's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Kamei as he connects with a hook.
Alela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Alela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei tries to counter with a clinch but Alela shakes him off and moves away.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alela at a distance.
Kamei tries to clinch but Alela moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alela misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Alela keeps the fight on the outside.
Alela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela throws a series of punches but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamei as he avoids it easily.
Kamei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Alela.
Alela takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Alela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Alela does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alela connects with a jab.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Alela walks into a left hand.
A jab from Kamei finds it's way through Alela's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alela does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamei punishes Alela's body with a nice straight punch.
Alela on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Alela misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Alela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
Alela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Alela's head.
Kamei punishes Alela's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces Alela off the cage and back into range.
Kamei leaves Alela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Kamei throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Kamei with a hook.
Alela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Kamei. No joy for Alela on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Alela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alela with a nice cross.
Alela fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Alela throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei tries to counter with a clinch but Alela shakes him off and moves away.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Alela does no damage.
Alela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei misses with a two punch combination.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alela tries to move into range but Kamei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamei but Kamei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Alela tries for a takedown but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alela throws a chopping leg kick but Kamei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alela looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Kamei blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Alela shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamei's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamei has Alela pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alela throws a good cross that connects.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei scores with the left hand. Alela knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Alela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamei works Alela's body with a nice hook.
Alela slips under a jab from Kamei.
Kamei stuffs the takedown attempt from Alela. Alela gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela misses with a kick to the body.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Kamei stuffs the takedown attempt from Alela. Alela gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alela.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Alela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kamei sneaks back into half guard.
Kamei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alela is working away from the top position though.
Kamei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Alela frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Alela looking to secure an arm triangle but Kamei defends it well. #T2#
Kamei tries to hold on but Alela pushes him away.
Alela prevents Kamei from getting the reversal.
Alela takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kamei looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alela. #SUB#
Alela is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kamei is defending well though. Alela let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Alela working for the choke.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Alela missing with strikes.
Kamei trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Kamei trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alela's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Alela is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Koichi Kamei!

An out of breath and clearly excited Koichi Kamei thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SYN 881 Maluga vs. Namasuzuki     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Kamei moves into range and clinches up with Bartoli.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartoli is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Kamei to work.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Bartoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartoli prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
Bartoli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamei has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bartoli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bartoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartoli working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei trying to control the position but instead, Bartoli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamei into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamei.#BC#
Bartoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Bartoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Bartoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamei should have avoided that one.
Kamei takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartoli throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei tries to counter with a clinch but Bartoli shakes him off and moves away.
Bartoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Bartoli's body. Bartoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
A lazy left from Kamei finds it's target.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei moves in looking to clinch but Bartoli pushes him off.
It looked like Bartoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei is looking to clinch. #T2#
Bartoli connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartoli throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Bartoli throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Bartoli moves away and avoids it.
Bartoli misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Bartoli throws out a powerful jab.
Kamei blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kamei has closed the distance and engaged Bartoli in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamei has double underhooks.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartoli tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Bartoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei stalls.
Bartoli lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Bartoli improves position.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch.
A big left from Bartoli misses. #CL2#
Kamei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartoli swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei digs a good hook to Bartoli's body.
Bartoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bartoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Kamei avoided it.
A big left from Bartoli misses.
Bartoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei stuns Bartoli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamei checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bartoli back to the cage. Kamei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bartoli throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Bartoli tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamei blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei misses with a shot to the body
and Bartoli counters with a left and a right that stings Kamei.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamei defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei tries to clinch up but Bartoli circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Bartoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kamei looks to land a combination. Bartoli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartoli swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Kamei tries to clinch but Bartoli is having none of it.
Bartoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli scores with a leg kick.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamei throws a jab when Bartoli was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bartoli misses its target.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartoli rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Bartoli defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartoli doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartoli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kamei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Bartoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bartoli misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Bartoli's ribs.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei digs a good hook to Bartoli's body.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei jabs Bartoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartoli.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Bartoli - just one landing.
Bartoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Kamei tries to bum rush Bartoli with a series of wild strikes but Bartoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamei jabs at Bartoli's body.#T4#
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!
Kamei slips under a jab from Bartoli.
Kamei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei throws a sloppy body shot
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Bartoli counters with a body kick that stops Kamei in his tracks momentarily.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartoli's head backwards.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bartoli at a distance.
Kamei is looking to clinch.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei works the jab nicely.
Bartoli dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Bartoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartoli throws out the jab.
Kamei lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bartoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Kamei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartoli.
Kamei takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Bartoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamei works Bartoli's body with a nice hook.
Bartoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Bartoli.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartoli sets himself, and Kamei steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartoli avoids it this time.
Bartoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamei on the side of the head.
Bartoli takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Kamei clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC#
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartoli, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartoli is keeping busy.#BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei blocks a leg kick.
Bartoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Bartoli moves out of range. #CL2#
Bartoli gets tackled into the cage by Kamei. Kamei maintains the clinch.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
Bartoli is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.
Valerio Bartoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bartoli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.#T2##BC#
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
Bartoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Bartoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Bartoli.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Kamei gets a clinch.
Bartoli is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.
Bartoli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bartoli is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Bartoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartoli working hard to break the clinch.
Bartoli is trying to break free.
Bartoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli tries to break free but Kamei pushes him back against the cage.
Kamei prevents Bartoli from breaking the clinch.
Bartoli wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it. #BC#
Bartoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Kamei scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Kamei moves into range and clinches up with Bartoli.#T4##BC#
Bartoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei tests Bartoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but Kamei checks it.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei walks into a stiff left hand from Bartoli.
Bartoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartoli throws a low kick, looking for Kamei's leg but Kamei calmly moves out of range.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Koichi Kamei waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SYN 877 Valentines Massacre     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta is looking to counter punch.
Kamei jabs Zonta right on the nose. Zonta blinks but takes it well.
Zonta swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Zonta misses.
Zonta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Zonta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zonta dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zonta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kamei.
Kamei trying to control the position but instead, Zonta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamei into the cage.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage. #T1#
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Zonta is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zonta or not. #BC2#
Kamei manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Zonta gets the takedown into side control.
Kamei regains half guard.
Kamei is refusing to be controlled, as Zonta sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta working the head and body with strikes.
Kamei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zonta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zonta's back!
Kamei is hanging on to Zonta's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamei controlling the positon.
Zonta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Kamei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zonta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zonta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamei controlling well, preventing Zonta from escaping the position.
Zonta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamei.
Kamei has the hooks in. Zonta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Good control from Kamei.
Kamei is continuing to stall.
Zonta just trying to survive but Kamei is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kamei slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4#
Zonta is trying to break free.
Zonta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Zonta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zonta wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kamei with a nice cross.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Zonta misses.
Zonta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei with a jab.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zonta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zonta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta shoots and misses
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zonta looks for a takedown but Kamei sprawls well.
Zonta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Kamei misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta tries to counter by clinching up but Kamei breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta slips under a jab from Kamei.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Kamei circles away easily
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.#CL#
Zonta darts in and clinches Kamei up against the cage.#T2#
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zonta is keeping busy.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamei lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces Zonta off the cage and back into range.
Kamei throws the left hand but Zonta avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Kamei catches Zonta right on the button with a cross.
Zonta misses with a left hand
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Zonta slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamei tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
Zonta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Zonta misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Zonta, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Zonta goes for a double leg but Kamei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamei continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zonta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamei stuffs the takedown.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zonta scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei connects with a looping right hand.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Zonta avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zonta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei slaps away a takedown attempt from Zonta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zonta misses with the combination.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei throws a body punch but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta misses with a low kick.
Zonta misses the jab.
Zonta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zonta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Zonta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zonta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei slips a straight right by Zonta.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Zonta avoids it with no problem.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Kamei.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Zonta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Zonta misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zonta wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Zonta looks to land a combination but Kamei avoids it well.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one.
Zonta drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Zonta.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamei lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zontas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zonta misses with a double jab
and Zonta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamei's waist but Kamei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Zonta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamei looks to land a combination. Zonta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Zonta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Zonta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Zonta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta shoots and misses
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zonta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamei 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SYN 871 Sitsongrit vs. Caunt     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Kamei clinches up with Riku and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Riku misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riku.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Riku blocks an uppercut.
Riku is working Kamei over against the cage.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Riku is trying to push Kamei away but Kamei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riku or not.
Riku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Kamei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Riku trying to stall but Kamei improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kamei lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
Riku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riku.
Riku blocking some punches.
Riku misses with a punch on the inside.
Riku misses with a body punch. #BC#
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a right hand
and Riku counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Riku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei is looking to clinch but Riku is avoiding it.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Kamei as he checks the leg kick.
Riku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Riku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Riku.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Riku misses the target.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.
Riku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riku, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Riku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei pushes Riku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riku tries to circle away but Kamei has him pinned against the cage.
Riku has had enough of the clinch but Kamei keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riku wants to stall.
Kamei stalling against the cage.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamei is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei. #T4#
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Riku tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei cracks Riku with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei. #BC#
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Riku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kamei slips a jab from Riku.
Riku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Riku avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Riku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riku throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Riku swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Riku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Riku takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Riku on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kamei forces Riku back against the cage and clinches.
Riku can't break the clinch.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Kamei tries a body shot but Riku blocks it.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Riku.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Riku misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei lands a body punch.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Riku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riku is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.#T2#
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei scores with a shot to the side of Riku's head.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Riku.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Riku's ribcage. Riku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Riku.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei is working Riku over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
A short left from Kamei.
Riku is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Riku tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Riku tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei works on Riku's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Riku misses with a body punch.
Riku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head. #T3#
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei prevents Riku from breaking the clinch.
Riku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku working hard to break the clinch.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koichi Kamei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riku tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riku tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it. #BC#
Riku breaks the clinch.
Riku throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riku.
Riku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
Kamei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Kamei clinches up with Riku and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Riku is trying to push Kamei away but Kamei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Kamei tries to work over Riku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riku can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rikus head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
Nice body punch from Riku.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Riku looking to slow down the pace here.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Riku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Riku takes one to the chin there.
Riku slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei throws a sloppy body shot
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamei punishes Riku's body with a nice straight punch.
Riku avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Riku is looking to counter punch.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei tries to counter with a clinch but Riku shakes him off and moves away.
Riku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riku moves away.#T1#
Kamei thuds a left hand into Riku's body.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Riku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Riku tries to keep at a distance but Kamei has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riku has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riku or not.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riku's elbow.
Riku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands. #T2#
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Riku controls his hands.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Riku.
Riku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kamei.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamei is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riku up against the cage.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riku backwards. #T3#
Riku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riku can't break the clinch.
Riku is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.
Riku has Kamei pressed against the cage.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Riku.
Riku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands. #T4#
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Riku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamei as Riku tries to tie him up.
Kamei has Riku pressed against the cage, preventing Riku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Riku.
Riku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kamei is keeping busy.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Lazuran Riku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Kamei leaning against his opponent.
Riku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Koichi Kamei waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SYN 862 Black Christmas     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Alela throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Alela manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Alela 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.
Alela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alela throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Alela moves away and avoids it.
Alela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Alela.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamei.
Kamei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alela.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Alela moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kamei throws a hook but Alela avoids it easily.
Alela motions for Kamei to come forward. Alela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Alela's body. Alela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamei blocks the leg kick.
Alela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Alela misses with a straight left.
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alela momentarily. #T2#
Alela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela misses with a series of wild punches.
Alela lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alela misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Alela connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Alela is predictable there
and Alela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alela momentarily.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
Alela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Kamei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Alela throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Alela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alela lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamei's head.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Alela lands with a nice body kick.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alela.
Alela moves away from the strike by Kamei. #T4#
Nice jab there from Alela.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Alela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alela scores with a nice right hand.
Alela lands a slapping body shot.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Alela. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alela.
Alela throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Alela.
Alela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei throws a hook but Alela blocks it.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Alela is out of range.
Alela lands a jab.
Alela walks into a jab.
Alela throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Alela.
Alela cracks a nice hook into Kamei's ribs.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Alela.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Alela.
Alela misses with a hook
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamei.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alela throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Alela misses.
Alela scores with a body shot.
Kamei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alela misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kamei might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alela. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Alela.#T2#
Alela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela blocks a jab.
Alela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alela throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alela.
Alela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei slips a jab from Alela.
A jab lands there for Alela.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Kamei slips a jab from Alela.
Alela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alela thows a leg kick but Kamei checks it
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei checks a low kick from Alela.
A jab from Alela misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamei misses its target.
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kamei blocks a leg kick.
Alela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
Alela missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alela moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Alela throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Alela throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alela lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alela slips under a jab from Kamei.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alela lands with an overhand left.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Alela misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Alela throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Alela does it's job there.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Alela.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei blocks a head kick by Alela.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alela thuds his right hand into Kamei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela 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 ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Alela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Alela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Alela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
Alela thows a leg kick but Kamei checks it
and Kamei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alela bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Alela connects with a looping right hand.
Alela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Alela was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei misses with a double jab.
Alela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kamei defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kamei if he has to take too many more of those.
Kamei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alela throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Alela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alela works the jab nicely.
Donk. Alela catches Kamei right on the button with a cross.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Alela.
Alela lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamei takes a step back to recover.
Alela misses with a looping left.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Alela slips the punch.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Alela looks to land a body kick but Kamei moved away.
Alela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Alela looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Alela there.
A big left from Alela misses.
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamei throws a hook but Alela avoids it easily.#T3#
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alela. Alela obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Alela tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei walks into a left hand.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alela misses with a body shot.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alela.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alela.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Alela throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alela thinking.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Alela.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Kamei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alela moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Alela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alela misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
A jab from Alela does it's job there.
Alela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alela throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Alela's shoulder, as Alela tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alela 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!

An out of breath Sao Alela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 855 Maluga vs. Knox     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Beliy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beliy takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
Beliy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beliy misses the shot to the body.
Beliy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Donk. Beliy catches Kamei right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Kamei.
Beliy moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kamei.
Kamei lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beliy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Beliy.
Beliy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kamei slips under a jab.
Beliy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beliy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Beliy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Kamei.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Beliy counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beliy throws out the jab.
Beliy misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Kamei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beliy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Beliy's body. Beliy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Kamei finds it's target.
Beliy throws a series of punches but Kamei avoids them all with ease.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei cracks Beliy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beliy defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Beliy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamei with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beliy throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Beliy misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Beliy throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Beliy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Beliy misses.
Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.#T3#
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Beliy moved out of range.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei cracks Beliy with an open hand slap.
Beliy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamei digs a good hook to Beliy's body.
Beliy moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Beliy misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Kamei catches Beliy right on the button with a cross.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch. #T4##CL#
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beliy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beliy or not.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beliy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beliy's elbow.
Beliy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beliy up against the cage.
Beliy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
A hook to the body from Beliy.
Kamei tries to work over Beliy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beliy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Kamei pushes Beliy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beliy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Kamei.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beliy manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Beliy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beliy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beliy has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beliy.
Beliy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beliy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Beliy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamei scores with a sloppy right hand. Beliy should have avoided that one.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Beliy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei. #T1#
Kamei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei misses with a hook. Beliy ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Kamei. #KD2#
Beliy lands a big head kick that sends Kamei tumbling to the mat! Beliy takes a step backwards and waves Kamei back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Koichi Kamei has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei throws a hook but Beliy blocks it.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Beliy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beliy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kamei off his feet! Kamei tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Beliy!
Post fight, an emotional Sasha Beliy said 'Sorry Alex......'.

 

Event: SYN 849 Whymer vs. Dionisy     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021
#R1#
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei cracks Yamaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Yamaguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamaguchi. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Kamei swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL2#
Yamaguchi moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Kamei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kamei.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi letting Kamei take a breather here.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei works on Yamaguchi's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Yamaguchi pushes Kamei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Yamaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Yamaguchi.
Kamei avoiding damage. #T4#
A short left from Yamaguchi.
Kamei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Kamei trying to stall but Yamaguchi improves his position.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Kamei digs a right hand into Yamaguchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamaguchi's gas tank.
Kamei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamaguchi up against the cage.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei is looking to wear down Yamaguchi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good work by Kamei as he checks the leg kick.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamei's knee momentarily.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
As Yamaguchi tries to get set, Kamei tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamaguchi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamei misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamaguchi.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamaguchi.
Kamei lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection.#CL2#
Yamaguchi rushes Kamei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Kamei is pushing Yamaguchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamaguchi or not.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamei tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Kamei lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamei is leaning against Yamaguchi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamaguchi up against the cage.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamei lands a right hand.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Yamaguchi lands with a left to the head.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi. #T4#
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamaguchi or not.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamei moves to clinch but Yamaguchi breaks away
and Yamaguchi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi throws out a powerful jab.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.#T1#
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Kamei checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamei misses its target.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Kamei checks the leg kick.
Kamei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yamaguchi.
Kamei tries to bum rush Yamaguchi with a series of wild strikes but Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kamei sizes up Yamaguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Yamaguchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamei is wise to it.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses the jab.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamaguchi takes one on the button.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Jab by Kamei.
Yamaguchi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kamei.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
Kamei backing away here, and Yamaguchi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Yamaguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamaguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamei on the side of the head.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
And Yamaguchi responds with a good body kick, but Kamei manages to step out the way in time.
Yamaguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamaguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Yamaguchi.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Yamaguchi.
I think Yamaguchi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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: SYN 841 Po vs. Dionisy     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Wade forces Kamei back against the cage and clinches.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Kamei is leaning against Wade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade stalling in the clinch but Kamei improves position.
Kamei is trying to maintain a safe position but Wade gets an underhook and turns Kamei into the cage.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei pushes Wade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei works on Wade's body with a couple of short punches.
Wade misses with some punches.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been informed that Wade 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.
A right hand to the body from Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Wade takes a shot to the head.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Wade.
Wade lands with a short shot to the head.
Wade working aggressively here. #T2#
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kamei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Wade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kamei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wade up against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Kamei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Kamei pushes Wade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wade.
Kamei just leaning against Wade, taking a breather.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Wade's ribcage. Wade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade working aggressively here.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei has Wade pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei pushes Wade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kamei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Wade controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kamei blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Wade moves into the clinch.
Wade blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade tries to pull guard but Kamei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kamei.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei stalling against the cage.
Wade lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei pushes Wade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei taking a breather.
Kamei blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Kamei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wade up against the cage.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei tries to stall but Wade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wade pushes Kamei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei scores with a shot to the side of Wade's head.
Wade lands a nice uppercut.
Wade blocks a body shot from Kamei. #T2#
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Kamei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Wade throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wade can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
Kamei tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Wade misses with some punches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
A short left from Wade.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Kamei stalls.
Kamei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamei is leaning against Wade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wade up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Wade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei is trying to maintain a safe position but Wade gets an underhook and turns Kamei into the cage.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Wade misses with some punches.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Kamei.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei is leaning against Wade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wade up against the cage.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Wade tries to score with a low kick but Kamei moves his leg out of the way.
Wade misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Kamei counters by clinching up.
Wade misses with some punches.
Kamei cracks Wade with a nice body shot.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Wade lands an uppercut.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei tries to work over Wade'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.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei stalls.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Wade blocks an uppercut.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei tries to stall but Wade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Wade's ribcage. Wade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei is pushing Wade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kamei stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Wade blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Wade improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wade misses with some punches.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wade. #T4#
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wade blocks an uppercut.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Kamei presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei looking to stall.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Wade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamei tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wade, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
A right hand to the body from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei trying to stall but Wade improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land. #T1#
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Wade.
A short right from Wade on the inside.
Wade blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei has Wade pushed against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade pushes Kamei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei gets through Wade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei pushes Wade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Wade controls the action.
Wade takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade blocks an uppercut.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Wade blocking some punches.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Kamei wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Wade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei had his way with Morgan Wade in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Kamei.
Kamei is looking to wear down Wade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wade swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Wade takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wade fails to pull guard.
Kamei pushes Wade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wade up against the cage.
Kamei blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wade on the inside.
Kamei tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
A short right from Kamei.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Wade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei cracks Wade with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Wade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Kamei is stalling here.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Wade improves position.
Kamei tries to stall but Wade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei leaning against his opponent.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Wade throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wade misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koichi Kamei.
Well Kamei 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

After the big win, Koichi Kamei made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SYN 826 Sitsongrit vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1#
Kamei throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Kamei misses with a combination
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamei.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target. #KD#
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Kamei tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Kamei back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kamei is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole steps in with a hook that catches Kamei right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cole follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kamei looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
In his post fight interview, James Cole started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 814 Maluga vs. McNasty     
Date:   Jul 11, 2021
#R1#
Kamei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Kamei instigates a clinch.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Krawlee looking for a takedown. #BC#
Krawlee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei swings for the body but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee has a takedown stuffed.
Krawlee with a hook.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Krawlee tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Krawlee moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Krawlee.
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Krawlee's ribs.
Krawlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krawlee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei lands a jab to Krawlee's midsection.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Krawlee's shoulder, as Krawlee tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei stuns Krawlee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krawlee. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Krawlee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Krawlee misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee digs a good body shot into Kamei's ribs.
Kamei moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Krawlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei wants to clinch up but Krawlee keeps it at a distance.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Krawlee's body. Krawlee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krawlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Krawlee's ribcage but misses.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Krawlee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Krawlee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krawlee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Krawlee lands a lovely overhand right.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krawlee.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
A jab from Krawlee does it's job there.
Kamei is looking to clinch but Krawlee is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Krawlee shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Kamei. No joy for Krawlee on that attempt.
Krawlee takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Krawlee misses with a takedown
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Kamei.
Krawlee tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Krawlee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Kamei has closed the distance and engaged Krawlee in a clinch.
Kamei works on Krawlee's body with a couple of short punches.
Krawlee tries to circle away but Kamei has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei stalling the fight. #TD#
Krawlee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kamei kicks off Krawlee and gets to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krawlee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krawlee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krawlee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Kamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krawlee is looking to wear down Kamei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei stuns Krawlee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krawlee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Krawlee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krawlee tries for a takedown but Kamei circles away easily
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krawlee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamei tries to avoid it but Krawlee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamei to the ground. Kamei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Krawlee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kamei.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamei duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Krawlee with a nice cross.#T1#
Krawlee misses the jab.
Kamei punishes Krawlee's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Krawlee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei punishes Krawlee's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Krawlee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krawlee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krawlee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Krawlee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krawlee duly obliges.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Krawlee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamei's waist but Kamei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krawlee off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Krawlee slips a jab from Kamei.
Kamei swinging wildly here.
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Krawlee with an uppercut!
Kamei jabs at Krawlee's body.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krawlee throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamei catches Krawlee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krawlee takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Kamei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krawlee doesn't seem phased though.
Krawlee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamei circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kamei lands a head shot.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krawlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei slips under a jab from Krawlee.
Kamei wants to counter with a clinch but Krawlee pushes him away.
Kamei swinging wildly here.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook to the body
and Krawlee counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Krawlee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Krawlee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krawlee throws a nice looking combination but Kamei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krawlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krawlee finds it's way round the side to connect with Kamei's head.
Kamei jabs Krawlee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei works over Krawlee's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamei connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei cracks Krawlee with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Kamei stuns Krawlee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Krawlee swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Krawlee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei tries to clinch up.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Krawlee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamei doesn't seem phased though.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Krawlee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei tries to counter with a clinch but Krawlee shakes him off and moves away.
Krawlee tries for a takedown but Kamei circles away easily#CL2#
and Kamei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamei.
I was talking to Krawlee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC#
Krawlee breaks from the clinch.
Krawlee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krawlee misses the jab.
Krawlee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krawlee lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand.
Krawlee dives in and grabs Kamei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamei pushes down on Krawlee's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei digs a good hook to Krawlee's body.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei digs a good body shot into Krawlee's ribs.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krawlee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Krawlee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krawlee moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Krawlee throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei digs a good hook to Krawlee's body.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Krawlee's body. Krawlee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.#CL2#
Kamei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamei trying to stall but Krawlee improves his position.
Kamei tries a body shot but Krawlee blocks it.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Krawlee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Krawlee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Kamei pushes Krawlee up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Krawlee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei punishes Krawlee's body with a nice straight punch.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krawlee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krawlee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Kamei digs a good body shot into Krawlee's ribs.#T4##CL2#
Kamei moves into range and clinches up with Krawlee.
Krawlee can't break the clinch.
Krawlee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krawlee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krawlee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Krawlee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krawlee is trying to break the clinch but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Kamei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krawlee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krawlee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamei prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SYN 798 Conor vs. Maluga 6     
Date:   May 16, 2021
#R1#
Tertelgte blocks a jab.
Tertelgte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tertelgte connects with the punch.
Kamei misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tertelgte lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tertelgte.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei throws a jab when Tertelgte was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tertelgte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tertelgte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei misses with a hook. Tertelgte ducked under it nicely.
Kamei slips a straight right by Tertelgte.
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!
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Tertelgte staying out of range there.#T1#
Tertelgte slips a jab from Kamei.
Tertelgte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick from Tertelgte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tertelgte defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Tertelgte lands the left hand.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Tertelgte throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tertelgte.
Kamei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tertelgte defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Tertelgte's shoulder, as Tertelgte tries to avoid the shot.
Tertelgte 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.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tertelgte with a nice calf kick.
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!
Tertelgte avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Tertelgte feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei 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.#T2#
Tertelgte thuds a left hand into Kamei's body.
A good leg kick by Tertelgte.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tertelgte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tertelgte throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
As Tertelgte backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Tertelgte manages to avoid it all.
Tertelgte ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei cracks Tertelgte with a good jab.
Kamei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Tertelgte slips the punch.
Kamei throws a body punch but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei swings for the body but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Tertelgte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Tertelgte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei catches Tertelgte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tertelgte's head backwards.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tertelgte scores with a nice strike.
Kamei throws a body punch but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tertelgte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tertelgte. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Kamei lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei throws the left hand but Tertelgte avoids the punch easily.
Kamei throws a hook but Tertelgte blocks it.
Tertelgte jabs Kamei right on the nose. Kamei blinks but takes it well.
Kamei lands a glancing blow to the side of Tertelgte's head.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tertelgte.#T4#
Tertelgte throws a big shot that misses.
Tertelgte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Tertelgte throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Tertelgte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tertelgte works the jab nicely.
Tertelgte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tertelgte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tertelgte lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Tertelgte coming out on top.
Tertelgte jabs Kamei right on the nose. Kamei blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Tertelgte.
Tertelgte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tertelgte to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tertelgte.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamei works over Tertelgte's head and body with a nice combination.
Tertelgte lands with a straight right. Kamei didn't see that one coming.
Tertelgte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernie Tertelgte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Tertelgte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tertelgte throws a shot to the body.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tertelgte looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ernie Tertelgte is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tertelgte misses with a looping left.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamei tries to bum rush Tertelgte with a series of wild strikes but Tertelgte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Tertelgte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei drops his hands momentarily and Tertelgte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tertelgte. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Tertelgte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tertelgte lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Tertelgte misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tertelgte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Tertelgte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tertelgte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamei misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei throws a right hand that Tertelgte ducks under and follows up with a left that Tertelgte also avoids with ease.
Tertelgte with a nice cross.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
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!
Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
A slow jab from Tertelgte misses its intended target. #T2#
Tertelgte throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Tertelgte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Tertelgte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei misses with a wild combination.
Kamei lands a really nice looking cross but Tertelgte seems unphased.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut.
Tertelgte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tertelgte slips a straight right by Kamei.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Tertelgte slips the punch.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei slips under a jab from Tertelgte.
Good leg kick by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Tertelgte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Tertelgte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tertelgte misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Tertelgte counters with an inside leg kick.
Kamei misses the jab.
Tertelgte staying out of range there.
Kamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Tertelgte saw that one coming.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei lands with a straight right. Tertelgte didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei swinging wildly here.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Tertelgte.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Tertelgte is out of range.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
Kamei misses with a hook
enabling Tertelgte to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Kamei lands with a nice combination. Tertelgte backs away looking to recover.
Tertelgte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei slips a jab from Tertelgte.
Kamei throws a hook but Tertelgte avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Kamei.
Tertelgte misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tertelgte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tertelgte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tertelgte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Tertelgte throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Jab from Kamei.
Kamei stuns Tertelgte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tertelgte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Tertelgte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei misses the body punch
and Tertelgte counters with an outside leg kick.
Kamei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Tertelgte tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tertelgte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tertelgte slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tertelgte ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Tertelgte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tertelgte throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei throws a series of strikes that have Tertelgte backpedaling.
Tertelgte misses with a looping left.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tertelgte momentarily. #T1#
Kamei throws a hook but Tertelgte avoids it easily.
Tertelgte connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
Tertelgte is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks.
Tertelgte lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tertelgte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tertelgte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tertelgte.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tertelgte.
A telegraphed right hand from Tertelgte misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tertelgte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick from Tertelgte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tertelgte throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Tertelgte misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kamei misses with a body punch
enabling Tertelgte to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tertelgte slips under a jab.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tertelgte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Tertelgte misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tertelgte scores with a shot to the body.
Tertelgte lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Tertelgte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tertelgte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tertelgte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut
and Tertelgte counters with a low kick, right behind Kamei 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Tertelgte.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tertelgte on the side of the head. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tertelgte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Kamei defending well as Tertelgte loads up on a big left hand.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tertelgte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamei throws a right hand that Tertelgte ducks under and follows up with a left that Tertelgte also avoids with ease.
Kamei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tertelgte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamei scrambles back to his feet.
Tertelgte connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Tertelgte's shoulder, as Tertelgte tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte connects with a single shot there.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tertelgte counters with a good low kick that Kamei was not able to check.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte tries to counter by clinching up but Kamei breaks away and moves out of range.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tertelgte moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tertelgte with a hook.
Tertelgte slips a straight right by Kamei.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tertelgte scores with a nice strike.
Tertelgte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tertelgte just misses with a punch to the body.
Tertelgte throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Tertelgte misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tertelgte.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tertelgte is just out of range.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tertelgte. Tertelgte obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Tertelgte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Tertelgte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tertelgte 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernie Tertelgte!

An out of breath Ernie Tertelgte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Kamei lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hlervu blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Hlervu scores with a hook to the body.
Hlervu goes for a takedown attempt but Kamei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Hlervu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hlervu lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Hlervu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Hlervu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Hlervu was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Hlervu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
Hlervu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hlervu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei throws a series of strikes that have Hlervu backpedaling.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Hlervu misses with a body shot
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu cracks Kamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hlervu lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.#CL#
Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kamei wants to stall.
Hlervu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Hlervu misses with a body punch.
Kamei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Hlervu.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hlervu or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei blocks the elbow strike.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to work over Hlervu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hlervu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Hlervu. #T3#
Kamei takes a shot to the head.
Hlervu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
Hlervu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei is leaning against Hlervu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hlervu.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Hlervu.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hlervu backwards.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Hlervu.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Hlervu.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Hlervu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Hlervu misses with some punches. #T4#
Hlervu is looking to control Kamei's arms but Kamei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hlervu has his back to the cage.
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hlervus head.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu pushes Kamei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hlervu lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hlervu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Hlervu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Hlervu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Hlervu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Hlervu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamei.
Kamei pushes Hlervu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei is working Hlervu over against the cage.
Hlervu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hlervu defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hlervu slips a jab from Kamei.
A cross from Hlervu lands.
Kamei misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hlervu gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu misses with some punches.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Hlervu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hlervu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hlervu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei presses Hlervu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hlervu breaks from the clinch.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Kamei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hlervu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hlervu misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hlervu thinking.
Hlervu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamei blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei cracks Hlervu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hlervu's head backwards.
Kamei throws a good cross that connects.
Hlervu throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hlervu's head backwards.#T2#
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Hlervu wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Hlervu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei cracks Hlervu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hlervu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hlervu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hlervu misses its target.
Hlervu is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Kamei. #T3#
Hlervu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hlervu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kamei swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu. #CL#
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches.
Hlervu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hlervu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hlervus head.
Hlervu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hlervu tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Hlervu back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Hlervu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hlervu.#T4#
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Hlervu.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
Kamei pushes Hlervu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Hlervu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Hlervu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hlervu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu lands an uppercut.
Hlervu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hlervu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hlervu tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Hlervu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu is looking to chop away at Kamei's legs.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches.
Hlervu blocks an uppercut.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Hlervu breaks the clinch.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamei blocks the leg kick.
Hlervu throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hlervu has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei. #T1#
Hlervu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu blocking some punches.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Hlervu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Hlervu taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hlervu. #BC#
Hlervu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a right hook to the body.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kamei's head.#T2#
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei swinging wildly here.
Hlervu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu slips under a jab.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamei on the side of the head.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Hlervu misses with a jab to the body
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Braynas Hlervu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei lands a lovely overhand right.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Kamei misses with a hook to the body
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei checks the leg kick.
Hlervu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hlervu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Kamei.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu scores with a jab. Kamei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
As Kamei backs away, Hlervu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Kamei takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hlervu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braynas Hlervu.
I think Kamei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koichi Kamei!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: C24: Gee vs. Overflow     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Doyea.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Doyea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doyea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Doyea.
Doyea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doyea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamei.
Doyea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Doyea avoids it well.
Kamei stuns Doyea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doyea misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doyea avoids the body shot from Kamei. #TD#
Doyea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kamei has his hands on Doyea's head, controlling the position.
Kamei is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Doyea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyea is working hard here to advance position.
Doyea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully.
Doyea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
Kamei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doyea wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Doyea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doyea lands in his opponent's guard.
Doyea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doyea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doyea wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving. #T3#
Doyea tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamei is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Doyea drops back looking for a leg! Kamei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamei manages to kick Doyea off! Doyea jumps back into Kamei's guard.
Kamei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Doyea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamei is pulling down on Doyea's head. It's preventing any offense from Doyea, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamei slaps away a takedown attempt from Doyea, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doyea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamei's waist but Kamei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doyea off to one side. #TD#
Doyea gets the takedown into side control.

Kamei throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyea is just out of range.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Doyea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Doyea avoids them all with ease.
Doyea looks for a takedown but Kamei sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyea was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Doyea with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Kamei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doyea blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Doyea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kamei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kamei jabs at Doyea's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Doyea shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamei sprawls well. He's pushed Doyea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kamei throws a body punch but Doyea moves out of range.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei lands a jab to the nose.
Doyea cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doyea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Doyea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kamei seems keen to control Doyea's posture.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doyea controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Kamei has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Doyea is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Kamei stops a takedown attempt from Doyea.
Doyea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Doyea.
Doyea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamei is looking to control Doyea's arms but Doyea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamei has his back to the cage.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doyeas head.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doyea backwards.
Doyea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doyea throws a leg kick
and Doyea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Doyea shoots in for a double leg but Kamei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doyea fails to land the takedown.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doyea shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamei tries to sprawl out of it but Doyea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped Doyea's head back.
Kamei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arod Doyea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyea staying out of range there.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doyea rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei connects with a body shot that sends Doyea's belly button to the back.
Doyea fails with the takedown
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Kamei gets caught napping as Doyea dives in and scores a takedown. Kamei manages to retain guard.
Doyea looking to pass the guard.
Kamei wants to stand and escape but Doyea is having none of it.
Kamei is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Arod Doyea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamei is pulling down on Doyea's head. It's preventing any offense from Doyea, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doyea thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Doyea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Doyea connects with a single shot there.
Doyea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamei on the side of the head.
Doyea throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Doyea fails with the takedown
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyea moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doyea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kamei has Doyea up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Kamei stalls.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamei effectively controlling the action here.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyea looking for a takedown.
Doyea blocks a body shot from Kamei. #TD#
Doyea has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kamei uses from the top position.
Kamei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kamei gets to his feet - Doyea follows without any prompting.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Doyea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doyea throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kamei stuffs the takedown.
Doyea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamei circles away.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei works Doyea's body with a nice hook.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei scores with a three punch combo!
Kamei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doyea darts in looking for a takedown but Kamei gets double underhooks and turns Doyea into the cage.
Doyea looking for a takedown.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kamei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyea is working for takedown but Kamei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doyeas head.
A short right from Kamei on the inside. #T2#
Doyea blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Doyea is trying to drag Kamei to the mat but Kamei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Kamei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamei prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Doyea fails to land.
Doyea working aggressively here.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei stops a takedown attempt from Doyea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kamei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doyea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Doyea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Doyea's body. Doyea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doyea throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doyea on the side of the head.
Kamei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamei wants it to stay on the feet.
As Doyea backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Doyea manages to avoid it all.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doyeas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei throws a hook but Doyea blocks it.
Doyea throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doyea backs up against the cage.
Kamei connects with a single shot there.
Doyea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamei stuffs the takedown.
Kamei swings for the body but Doyea moves out of range.
Doyea darts in looking for a takedown but Kamei gets double underhooks and turns Doyea into the cage.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doyea's elbow.
Kamei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doyea is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamei.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamei to keep the fight standing.#T4##TD#
Doyea has hold of one of Kamei's legs. Kamei is fighting the takedown attempt but Doyea gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Kamei is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei tries to work over Doyea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kamei.
Doyea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei is stalling here.
Doyea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koichi Kamei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doyea misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Destroyer tries to clinch up.
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destroyer.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamei connects with a single shot there.
Destroyer misses with a double jab
and Kamei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei tests Destroyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
Kamei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Destroyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Destroyer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Destroyer walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Kamei throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destroyer on the side of the head.
Kamei connects with a body shot that sends Destroyer's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Destroyer.
Kamei digs a good hook to Destroyer's body.
Destroyer drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Destroyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Destroyer has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei lands a glancing blow to the side of Destroyer's head.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
A jab lands there for Kamei.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
Kamei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kamei throws out a powerful jab.
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Destroyer counters with a left to the body.
Destroyer takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Kamei misses with a body punch
and Destroyer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Destroyer walks into a left hand.
Destroyer misses with a right hand
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Destroyer's body. Destroyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destroyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
As Kamei backs off Destroyer throws a huge counter combo but Kamei manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Destroyer misses with a right hand
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Destroyer.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamei as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Destroyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kamei takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Destroyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei misses with a hook to the body
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destroyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
A nice side step and Destroyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Destroyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Destroyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Destroyer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamei has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with Kamei, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes Kamei against the cage but Kamei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destroyer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destroyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.#T2#
Kamei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kamei throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Destroyer moves into the clinch.
Destroyer stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Destroyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
Kamei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Destroyer can do to turn this around?
Destroyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Destroyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei lands a head shot.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamei slips a jab from Destroyer.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamei misses its target.
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamei digs a good hook to Destroyer's body.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Destroyer's body. Destroyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei misses with a hook to the body
and Destroyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Destroyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Destroyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Destroyer drives through with a takedown into Kamei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamei controlling the position.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Kamei keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Kamei has Destroyer pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kamei is controlling Destroyer's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Destroyer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamei swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Destroyer! But no joy.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destroyer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer wants to counter with a clinch but Kamei pushes him away.#T2#
Kamei takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Destroyer's body.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Destroyer thinking.
Chicken Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer misses with a body shot
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei jabs Destroyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Kamei as Destroyer shoots in.
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Destroyer's hands.#T3#
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer thinks about the counter body kick.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Destroyer at a distance.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamei with a body shot.
Kamei falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Destroyer counters by moving into the clinch.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamei leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei with a hook.
A cross from Kamei lands.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
Darwin throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Darwin misses the target.
Kamei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darwin backs up against the cage.
Darwin throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Kamei misses with a hook. Darwin ducked under it nicely.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Darwin misses its intended target.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Darwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darwin sizes up Kamei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Darwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darwin throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Darwin misses the jab.
Darwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Darwin had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!#T1#
Kamei lands a jab to Darwin's midsection.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Charlie Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Kamei connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Darwin walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Kamei catches Darwin right on the button with a cross.
Kamei takes a swing at Darwin's ribcage but misses.
Darwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darwin.
Kamei throws a jab when Darwin was well out of range.#T2#
Kamei moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Darwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darwin throws out the jab.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darwin throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Darwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Darwin misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Darwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darwin throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left lands for Kamei.
Darwin misses with a straight left.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range.
Darwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Darwin throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Kamei punishes Darwin's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei is looking to wear down Darwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darwin.
Kamei throws a body punch but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darwin throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Darwin tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Darwin's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Darwin lands a big uppercut and Kamei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kamei looks OK. Darwin waves Kamei back to his feet!
Darwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darwin cracks Kamei on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kamei falls backwards against the cage. Darwin follows up with more strikes that drop Kamei to his knees. Darwin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kamei! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Darwin!
In his post fight interview, Charlie Darwin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham     
Date:   Dec 31, 2020
#R1#
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei digs a good hook to Tverdovskiy's body.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MY YARDâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect in the buildup to the fight.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamei sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy clobbers Kamei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Tverdovskiy jabs at Kamei's body.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Tverdovskiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kamei counters with a left to the body.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Kamei throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tverdovskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tverdovskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Kamei catches Tverdovskiy right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Tverdovskiy is rocked!#T2#
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Tverdovskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Tverdovskiy throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tverdovskiy cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Kamei lands a jab to Tverdovskiy's midsection.
Tverdovskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tverdovskiy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei slips under a jab.#T3#
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamei sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Tverdovskiy.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight right.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tverdovskiy has time to react.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tverdovskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot.
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tverdovskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei tries to move into range but Tverdovskiy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamei throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Tverdovskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tverdovskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.#T1#
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kamei. Those never looked like landing.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tverdovskiy blocks a jab.
Tverdovskiy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
A nice side step and Kamei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei slips a jab from Tverdovskiy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tverdovskiy misses its intended target.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Tverdovskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kamei throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Kamei slips a straight right by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tverdovskiy slips a jab from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tverdovskiy misses.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Tverdovskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Tverdovskiy misses.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Kamei lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamei.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Tverdovskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tverdovskiy throws out the jab. #T2#
Kamei throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
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!
Tverdovskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kamei connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Tverdovskiy throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range. #T3#
Tverdovskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tverdovskiy thinking.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Tverdovskiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Tverdovskiy.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tverdovskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook.#T4#
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Tverdovskiy defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tverdovskiy defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy lands with a straight right. Kamei didn't see that one coming.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Tverdovskiy tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koichi Kamei.
I think Kamei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koichi Kamei!

An out of breath and clearly excited Koichi Kamei thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: I'm sweet enough     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Doyea.
Doyea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Doyea with an uppercut!
Doyea defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Doyea staying out of range there.
Doyea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Doyea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Doyea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Kamei misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doyea lands a lovely overhand right.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Doyea slips a straight right by Kamei.
It seemed like Doyea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doyea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Doyea only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyea moves away.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Doyea's shoulder, as Doyea tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyea.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei looks to land a combination. Doyea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Kamei takes a swing at Doyea's ribcage but misses.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Doyea slips the punch.
Kamei feints a jab promting Doyea to slip. Kamei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Doyea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDoyea.#T2#
Doyea blocks a jab.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyea is just out of range.
Doyea avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Doyea throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
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!
Doyea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei misses with a hook
and Doyea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doyea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyea takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyea.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Doyea moved out of range.
Doyea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doyea looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Doyea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Doyea throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Doyea's shoulder, as Doyea tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Doyea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Doyea thows a leg kick but Kamei checks it
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Doyea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Doyea misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Kamei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Kamei misses with the combination.
A jab from Kamei finds it's way through Doyea's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyea.
Kamei with a nice cross.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Doyea throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyea was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Doyea flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamei steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
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.#R2#
Doyea walks into a jab.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyea can do to turn this around?
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doyea tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamei is wise to it.
Kamei misses with a series of wild punches.
Doyea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyea moves away.
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doyea counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei with a nice cross.
Kamei lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Kamei.#T1#
Kamei jabs Doyea right on the nose. Doyea blinks but takes it well.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Doyea's body.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Doyea uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyea! But no joy.
Kamei throws a hook but Doyea avoids it easily.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Doyea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Doyea might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamei has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doyea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Doyea to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei misses with a body punch
and Doyea counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Doyea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamei is fending him off so far but Doyea persists. Nope, Kamei circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Doyea moves away and avoids it.
Doyea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyea.
Doyea only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Doyea is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Doyea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doyea slips a jab from Kamei.
Doyea feints a counter leg kick.
A left and a right from Kamei both land. Nice combination.
Kamei throws the left hand but Doyea avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Doyea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei cracks Doyea with an open hand slap.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doyea throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyea manages to avoid it.
Doyea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doyea slips a jab from Kamei.
Doyea flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamei steps away.
Doyea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doyea appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Doyea's shoulder, as Doyea tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyea.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyea moves away.
A big left from Kamei misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Doyea misses.#T4#
Kamei lunges at Doyea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doyea's hand.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
and Doyea counters with a stiff right hand.
Doyea darts in looking for a takedown but Kamei gets double underhooks and turns Doyea into the cage.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Doyea manages to avoid it.
Kamei cracks Doyea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyea misses with a looping left.
Doyea connects with the punch.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyea.
Kamei misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doyea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyea is just out of range.
Doyea feints a counter leg kick.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei connects with a right hand. Doyea shakes it off.
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Doyea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyea.
Doyea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doyea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Doyea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doyea dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Doyea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Doyea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Doyea's head but Doyea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyea is just out of range.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Doyea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Doyea manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyea. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Doyea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei throws a hook but Doyea avoids it easily.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyea avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Doyea counters with a thumping low kick.
Doyea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doyea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Doyea moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei jabs Doyea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doyea takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei jabs at Doyea's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Doyea only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Doyea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doyea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a cross. #T3#
Doyea slips a straight right by Kamei.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Doyea slips the punch.
Kamei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doyea circles away quickly and effectively.
Doyea appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doyea momentarily.
Doyea slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doyea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Kamei throws a hook but Doyea avoids it easily.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Kamei lands.
Doyea slips a jab from Kamei.
Doyea flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamei steps away.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Doyea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyea throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyea at a distance.
Doyea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamei slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doyea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Doyea tries to counter with a clinch but Kamei shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamei 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei very nearly forgot to thank Core Combat 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: D is silent     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei connects with a jab.
Stallion misses the body punch #CL#
and Kamei counters by clinching up.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
We've been informed that Stallion 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.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land. #T2#
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Stallion.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei is leaning against Stallion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Stallion.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion is working Kamei over against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion looking for a takedown.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
A short right from Stallion.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei tries to stall but Stallion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Stallion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
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#
Stallion takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Stallion avoids it well.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei lands a jab.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Stallion jabs Kamei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei moves out of range as Stallion strikes.
Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stallion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
As Stallion tries to get set, Kamei tries to push him back and clinch up but Stallion manages to avoid the attempt.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Stallion misses the jab.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Kamei moves into the clinch successfully.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
Kamei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stallion's elbow. #T3#
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Stallion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Stallion is looking for a takedown.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kamei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Stallion lands a body punch. #T4#
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion cracks Kamei with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion wants a takedown but no success here.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kamei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Stallion finds it's target.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kamei rushes Stallion and presses him up against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Stallion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei pushes Stallion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Kamei.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kamei pushes Stallion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei trying to stall but Stallion improves his position.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Stallion works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Stallion.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Kamei's ribcage. Kamei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Stallion is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!#T4##TD2#
Stallion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oh Kamei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kamei is keeping the position.
Stallion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stallion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stallion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallion 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!

Our winner, Harvey Stallion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: It's a live!     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane misses with a straight left.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane slips under a jab from Kamei.
McKane takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
McKane misses with a hook.
McKane swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but McKane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKane wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Kamei walks into a left hand.
McKane lands an overhand right.#T1#
McKane throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
McKane avoids the body shot from Kamei.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane misses with a straight right.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
McKane tries to clinch up
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
McKane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKane misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
McKane throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
McKane with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKane doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane misses the jab.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamei throws a good cross that connects.
McKane connects with a body shot.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei staying out of range there.
McKane wants to clinch.#T3#
McKane misses with a looping right.
McKane scores with a body shot.
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Kamei walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
McKane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
McKane defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane misses with an uppercut.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on McKane's shoulder, as McKane tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from McKane misses.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKane thinking.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McKane throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McKane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McKane throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamei counters with a left to the body.
McKane takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
McKane avoids the body shot from Kamei. #T1#
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei punishes McKane's body with a nice straight punch.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamei staying out of range there.
McKane misses with a looping right.
McKane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamei misses its target.#T2#
Kamei avoids the body shot from McKane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamei lands the left hand.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei connects with a right hand. McKane shakes it off.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
McKane throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.#T3#
Kamei lands an overhand right.
McKane lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped McKane's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
McKane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamei, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei misses with a body shot
and McKane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKane lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
McKane throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
McKane slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped McKane's head back.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kamei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei jabs McKane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKane lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
McKane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a body punch
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
McKane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKane misses with a looping right.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei drops his hands momentarily and McKane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
McKane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane. #CL2#
Kamei gets tackled into the cage by McKane. McKane maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
A jab from McKane misses.
McKane misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Kamei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamei is looking to wear down McKane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamei moves away from the strike by McKane. #T3#
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKane jabs Kamei right on the nose. Kamei blinks but takes it well.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
Kamei slips under a jab from McKane.
McKane cracks Kamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kamei moves away from the strike by McKane.
Kamei lands with a hook. McKane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from McKane misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McKane misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei with a nice cross.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane jabs Kamei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McKane avoids the body shot from Kamei.
McKane swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
McKane scores with a jab to the head.
McKane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKane misses the jab.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamei misses its target.
McKane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKane staying out of range there.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
McKane misses with a jab to the body
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.#T2#
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane lands with a shot to the body.
McKane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei connects with the punch.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamei misses the body punch
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Kamei thuds a left hand into McKane's body.
Kamei slips a jab from McKane.
Kamei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target. #T4#
Jab, jab by McKane - just one landing.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane tries to clinch there but Kamei circles away.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane lands an overhand right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kamei breaks from the clinch.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKane throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Taz McKane 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#
A jab from McKane misses.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Kamei seems unphased.
Nice shot by McKane.
McKane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei slips under a jab from McKane.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
Kamei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKane thinking.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and McKane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a right hand to the body.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
McKane misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a big counter combination but McKane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
McKane connects with a single shot there.
Kamei blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
McKane throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane misses with a hook
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
McKane forces Kamei back against the cage and clinches.
Kamei blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei tries to break the clinch but McKane is controlling the position. #BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.#T3#
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of McKane's head but McKane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
McKane with a hook.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei misses with a hook to the body
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei looks up at the clock. Bad move! McKane lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kamei. McKane pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
In his post fight interview, Taz McKane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Kamei stuffs the takedown.
Kamei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziskie misses the target.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Kamei shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kamei tries to keep at a distance but Ziskie has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ziskie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Ziskie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamei sprawls well initially but Ziskie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie stalling. #SUB#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Kamei trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up. #SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamei wants to control the action here but instead Ziskie manages to pass to full mount!
Ziskie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamei tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away. #SUB#
Ziskie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kamei is surviving well by controlling Ziskie's body position as best he can.
Kamei really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Ziskie controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamei sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamei wants to sweep but Ziskie has passed to side control!#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamei is defending well.
Ziskie tries to advance to mount but Kamei denies him. #T3#
Kamei trying his best to control but Ziskie has mounted him.
Kamei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ziskie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kamei to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kamei shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamei tries to reverse the position but Ziskie maintains control.
Kamei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Kamei is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziskie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kamei is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Ziskie goes for an armbar but Kamei turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamei.
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziskie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ziskie cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ziskie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziskie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
Ziskie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Kamei feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ziskie sprawling to the canvas! Ziskie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kamei finish him?! #ROC2#Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei steps in with a hook that catches Ziskie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kamei follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ziskie looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PFC 186 Krison vs Coker     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Kamei stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamei connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a low kick but Kamei moves his leg out of the way.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Kamei coming out on top.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamei checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Kamei misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamaguchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Kamei misses with a hook to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamaguchi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei tries to move into range but Yamaguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
Yamaguchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Yamaguchi lands a head shot.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Kamei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamaguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kamei's head.
Kamei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamaguchi.
Kamei checks a leg kick.#T3#
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi walks into a jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kamei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Kamei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamaguchi can pounce on him.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei misses with the combination.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses the body punch
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
Kamei clobbers Yamaguchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi thinks about the counter body kick.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei lands a jab.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamei lands with a straight right. Yamaguchi didn't see that one coming.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yamaguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamaguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamei checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yamaguchi jabs Kamei right on the nose. Kamei blinks but takes it well.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamaguchi lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamaguchi dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Kamei is looking to wear down Yamaguchi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yamaguchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei 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.
Kamei misses with a wild combination.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yamaguchi!
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!
Jab, jab by Yamaguchi - just one landing.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamaguchi lands with a hook. Kamei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamaguchi lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Kamei misses.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.#T2#
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Yamaguchi thinks about the counter body kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a head kick.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi wants to clinch.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice body punch.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Kamei's front leg with a kick but Kamei checks it.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
Kamei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Kamei strikes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei catches Yamaguchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamaguchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Yamaguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamaguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamei misses its target.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamei defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Yamaguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamei moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Kamei throws a big counter combination but Yamaguchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Kamei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kamei misses with a hook to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a slapping body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Kamei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid body kick from Yamaguchi.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamei.
Kamei tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi motions for Kamei to come forward. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
A cross from Kamei lands.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamei lands a jab.#T1#
Kamei throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kamei tries to keep at a distance but Yamaguchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Yamaguchi is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Yamaguchi has Kamei pressed against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamaguchi.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kamei being controlled against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yamaguchi as the two fighters clinch.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Kamei.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaguchi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!

A relieved looking Kai Yamaguchi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko     
Date:   May 17, 2020
#R1#
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reinikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamei misses with a double jab.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kamei throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamei wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
Reinikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Reinikainen avoids them all with ease.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei scores with a one two! Reinikainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamei is trying to defend but Reinikainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kamei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though.
Kamei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Reinikainen is staying active.
Kamei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamei is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
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!#SUB#
Reinikainen is trying to work for a kimura but Kamei is defending well.
Kamei works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamei has wrist control.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamei is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reinikainen lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen works over Kamei with some ground and pound from guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Kamei has control of Reinikainen's left arm, preventing Reinikainen from doing any damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamei's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamei is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen looking to pass the guard.
Kamei is pulling down on Reinikainen's head to control his posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reinikainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamei's head.
Kamei is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
Kamei is pulling down on Reinikainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Reinikainen, at least for the moment.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kamei managing to control the position.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamei working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Kamei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamei slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Kamei moved away.
Reinikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped Reinikainen's head back.
Reinikainen has a takedown stuffed.
Kamei tries to clinch
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinikainen.
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!
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamei misses with the combination.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well. #T1#
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamei swivels and escapes.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Reinikainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamei is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Kamei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamei works over Reinikainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamei stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei tries to clinch up.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamei cracks Reinikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Kamei misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamei feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Kamei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamei lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Reinikainen shoots in but Kamei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Reinikainen backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Reinikainen manages to avoid it all.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei leaves Reinikainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reinikainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kamei.
Kamei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kamei misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Reinikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kamei. #T4#
Kamei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamei but Kamei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reinikainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamei pinned against the cage. Kamei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Kamei's leg but Kamei calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.
Kamei is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamei swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a good body shot.
Kamei is looking to clinch.
Kamei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Kamei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reinikainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamei tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Kamei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Reinikainen with that takedown attempt.
Kamei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Kamei cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kamei scores with a three punch combo!
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen stuns Kamei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Kamei throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Nice shot by Kamei.
Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Kamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Kamei jabs Reinikainen right on the nose. Reinikainen blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.#KD#
Reinikainen knocks Kamei to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Kamei is rocked!
Kamei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kamei is still in real trouble! Can Reinikainen finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen moves into full guard.
Reinikainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kamei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reinikainen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for subs off his back but Kamei has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Kamei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, if Kamei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Kamei is controlling well.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamei works his way into side control.
Kamei happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Reinikainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamei is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamei tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Kamei has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that Kamei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamei also avoids with ease.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koichi Kamei.
I've got Kamei 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Koichi Kamei waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1#
Arendse connects with the punch.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse misses with a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a three punch combo that has Arendse backing up. Arendse nods at Kamei to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Kamei moved away.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Arendse takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse stuns Kamei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice combination there by Arendse. #T1#
Arendse works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Kamei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamei's head.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Arendse backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Arendse manages to avoid it all.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Arendse. #CL#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Arendse. #BC2#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse misses with a body shot
letting Kamei counter with a right hand. #T3#
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arendse!
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Arendse backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Arendse manages to avoid it all.
Arendse misses the jab.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamei dodges the punch combination from Arendse.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw a body kick
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Kamei slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.#T1#
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei 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.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Kamei wants to get back to striking at distance but Arendse won't allow it. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamei's calf.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Arendse cracks the inside of Kamei's front leg. #T3#
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Arendse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse lands with a hook. Kamei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamei tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse jabs at Kamei's body.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Arendse.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse slips under a jab.#T4#
A big right from Arendse misses.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei is looking for the big counter here.
Arendse throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei counters with a two punch combo.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei swinging wildly here.
Kamei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamei. Kamei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse. #T2#
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse misses with a body punch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse with a hook.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Arendse is predictable there
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Arendse swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Arendse misses
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse tries to clinch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kamei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Arendse takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Arendse throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

 

Event: PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Duranto misses with a hook.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Duranto counter with a right hand.
Kamei takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Duranto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duranto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei misses with a body punch
and Duranto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Duranto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duranto throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duranto counters with a left and a right that stings Kamei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.#T1#
Duranto slips a jab and a cross from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Kamei scores with a jab to the head.
Duranto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
Kamei slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto throws a front kick that sends Kamei stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Duranto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duranto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei is looking to wear down Duranto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kamei walks into a left hand.
Kamei scores with a sloppy right hand. Duranto should have avoided that one.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duranto defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Duranto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kamei.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily.
Duranto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duranto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duranto's head backwards.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duranto misses with a low kick as Kamei jumps back.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Duranto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duranto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duranto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamei's head.
Duranto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Duranto is looking to clinch but Kamei is avoiding it.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duranto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Duranto throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Kamei lands.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Duranto misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duranto. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Duranto slips under a jab from Kamei.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto lands the left hand.
Jab by Duranto.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Duranto misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duranto, right into the meat.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei slips a straight right by Duranto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei digs a good hook to Duranto's body.
Duranto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duranto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duranto cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duranto moves away from the strike by Kamei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
A little jabbing left from Duranto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duranto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duranto misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Duranto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Duranto clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duranto scores with a shoulder strike.
Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Duranto misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Kamei slips a jab from Duranto.
Duranto misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Duranto finds it's way through Kamei's defenses. #T1#
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duranto under the eye.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei jabs at Duranto's body.
Duranto misses with a jab to the body
and Kamei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duranto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Duranto.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei slips under a jab from Duranto.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamei as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.#T2#
Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamei is able to avoid easily.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
A big left from Duranto misses.
Duranto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duranto.
Duranto throws a chopping leg kick but Kamei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Duranto thuds a left hand into Kamei's body.
Kamei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
Duranto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto wants to counter the offense by Kamei and move into the clinch position.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
Kamei swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto throws a front kick that sends Kamei stumbling back into the cage.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Duranto misses.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Duranto clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei. #BC#
Kamei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duranto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duranto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto wants to counter the offense by Kamei and move into the clinch position.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Duranto moves forwards but Kamei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duranto feints a counter leg kick.
Kamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duranto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Duranto scores with a head kick. Kamei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto with a jab.
Duranto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duranto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duranto moves forwards but Kamei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duranto slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kamei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duranto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duranto's head.
Duranto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamei.
Duranto misses with a looping right.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duranto throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamei lands a lovely overhand right.
Duranto defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duranto slips a straight right by Kamei.
Duranto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duranto misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamei slips under a jab from Duranto.
Duranto misses with a straight right.
Kamei connects with a body shot that sends Duranto's belly button to the back.
Duranto throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Kamei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei digs a good body shot into Duranto's ribs.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Duranto's body. Duranto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Duranto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duranto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Kamei throws a combination. Duranto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duranto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamei with a body shot.
Kamei moves out of range as Duranto throws a body kick.
Duranto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Duranto moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Kamei.
Kamei punishes Duranto's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duranto throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Duranto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duranto throws a front kick that sends Kamei stumbling back into the cage.
Duranto lands with a good body shot.
Duranto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Kamei 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.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duranto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duranto misses with a body shot.
Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Duranto closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Duranto misses.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Duranto ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
Duranto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Kamei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Duranto misses.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duranto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duranto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei works over Duranto's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Duranto throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamei blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Kamei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto misses with the combination.
Duranto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Duranto.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koichi Kamei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

An out of breath and clearly excited Koichi Kamei thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 161 Fett vs Li     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Urani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urani misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Kamei connects with a body shot that sends Urani's belly button to the back.
Kamei jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Urani throws a lazy head kick
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei jabs at Urani's body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urani feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urani.
Urani throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urani. #T1#
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Urani misses with a low kick.
Urani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urani takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Kamei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Urani throws a front kick that sends Kamei stumbling back into the cage.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Urani thuds his right hand into Kamei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Kamei is rocked!
Kamei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Urani misses.
Kamei throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Urani throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urani throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kamei.
Urani takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urani throws a head kick that misses.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urani! But no joy.
Kamei throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
Urani avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei throws a sloppy body shot
and Urani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei cracks Urani with a good jab.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing. #T3#
Urani misses with a kick to the body.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urani.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei is looking to wear down Urani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Urani misses with a hook
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
Urani misses with the body kick
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urani digs a good hook to Kamei's body.
Kamei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani tries to counter by closing the distance.
Urani throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamei swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Kamei swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Urani throws a body kick that misses.
Urani throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target.
Kamei works Urani's body with a nice hook.
Urani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donk. Kamei catches Urani right on the button with a cross.
Kamei lands the left hand.
Urani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Urani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei throws a hook but Urani blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Urani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
Kamei misses with a body kick.
Urani scores with a nice strike.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Urani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamei has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Urani misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Urani's body.
Urani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Urani steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Urani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Urani jumps into guard, dragging Kamei to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kamei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kamei passes into half guard.
Kamei wants to free his trapped foot but Urani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamei tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kamei stalling.
Kamei is pressing down on Urani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Urani is holding on for now.
Urani is looking for a sweep. Kamei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Urani is positioning himself well to prevent Kamei advancing to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamei prevents Urani from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Kamei seems content to control.
Kamei is pressing down on Urani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Urani is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Urani looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Urani actively working from the bottom here.
Kamei tries to pass to full mount but Urani defends it.
Urani gets full guard.
Urani is trying to keep Kamei in close. #SUB2#
Kamei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamei has managed to get both his arms back between Urani's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Kamei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Urani is looking for a triangle but Kamei pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Kamei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Urani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Urani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Urani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Urani flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamei steps away.#T4#
Urani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Urani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamei slips under a jab from Urani.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Urani is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamei misses with a hook
and Urani counters with a nice body shot.
Kamei lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Urani closes the distance and pushes Kamei back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Urani ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
Urani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Urani misses with a head kick.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei lands a jab to the head.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urani momentarily.
Kamei throws a hook but Urani avoids it easily.
Urani swings widly with a right hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUrani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei catches Urani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei moves out of range as Urani strikes.#T1#
Urani misses with a kick to the body.
Urani misses with a left hand
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urani tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urani lands a head shot.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei lands a jab to Urani's midsection.
Kamei clobbers Urani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Urani.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
Urani misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Urani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamei thuds a left hand into Urani's body.
Kamei blocks a head kick by Urani.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urani counters with an outside leg kick.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Urani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamei takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Urani just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Kamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Urani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Urani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Urani throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamei.
A big left from Urani misses. #T4#
Kamei swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
A cross from Kamei lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uranis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei scores with a jab. Urani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani tries to work over Kamei's front leg with a kick but Kamei checks it.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Urani looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urani looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Koichi Kamei waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PFC 155 Yamaguchi vs Bathory     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio throws a leg kick but Kamei moved away.
Kamei throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick there by Partio.
Kamei throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei blocks a head kick by Partio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Partio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Partio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Kamei is looking to wear down Partio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Partio avoids the body shot from Kamei. #T1#
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Kamei checks a low kick from Partio.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamei defends it well.
We've been told by Kamei's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
A jab from Partio finds it's way through Kamei's defenses.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Partio. #T2#
Kamei throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Partio - the referee stops the clock and Kamei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Partio. Kamei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamei throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
so Partio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Kamei uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kamei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Kamei slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
And Partio responds with a good body kick, but Kamei manages to step out the way in time.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamei circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei lands a jab to the head.
Partio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped Partio's head back.
Partio misses with a low kick as Kamei jumps back.
Partio keeps Kamei at a distance using the push kick.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Kamei throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Partio drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Kamei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Partio cracks Kamei with a solid left hand.
Kamei has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Partio postures up.
Kamei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Partio working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Partio landing some decent shots from guard.
Kamei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamei seems keen to control Partio's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kamei catches Partio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Partio finds it's target.
Partio tries to work over Kamei's front leg with a kick but Kamei checks it.
Partio misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Partio.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Partio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Partio somewhat.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partio. Partio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio feints the counter takedown.
Partio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Partio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamei takes a step back to recover.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Kamei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio slips a straight right by Kamei.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Partio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamei takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Partio tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kamei digs a good hook to Partio's body.
Nice body kick there by Partio.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio throws a head kick that half lands.
Kamei misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio throws a big counter head kick but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamei is wise to it.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Kamei blocks a leg kick.
Kamei misses with an uppercut
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Partio.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partio counters with a body kick.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei misses with a body punch
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Partio avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Partio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Partio lands with a slapping head kick.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio swinging wildly here.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat. #T4#
Kamei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Kamei takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Kamei takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Partio.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Partio coming out on top.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Partio misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Partio dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Kamei. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Kamei throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Partio throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei scores with a nice strike.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Partio tries to work over Kamei's front leg with a kick but Kamei checks it.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Partio looks to land a body kick but Kamei moved away.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamei.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio fakes the leg kick and cracks Kamei in the body.
Kamei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by Partio.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio looks for the body kick but Kamei saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Kamei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamei checks a leg kick.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Partio throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Partio.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Kamei checks it.
Partio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamei on the side of the head.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio slips under a jab from Kamei.
Partio slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Kamei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Partio closes the distance and clinches up with Kamei, looking for a takedown. Partio pushes Kamei against the cage but Kamei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.
Partio needs to keep his hands up - Kamei had a free shot at his head there.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei lands a jab to the head.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Partio tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamei is wise to it.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei lands with an overhand left.
Partio blocks a jab.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and Partio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partio tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Partio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Partio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Partio avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koichi Kamei.
I think Partio 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!

Katu Partio 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: PFC 148 Alzado vs Nao     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Kamei jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Kamei's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wade slips under a jab.
Wade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Wade blocks a jab.
Wade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade thuds a left hand into Kamei's body.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Wade finds it's way through Kamei's defenses. #T1#
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei is looking to wear down Wade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wade walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei moves out of range as Wade strikes.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Wade lands the left hand.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Wade misses.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Wade.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamei steps away.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wade misses with a head kick.
Wade throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Kamei tries to move into range but Wade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Wade walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei moves out of range as Wade throws a body kick.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Kamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wade's hands.
Wade misses the jab.
Wade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Wade's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade moves forwards but Kamei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Wade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wade throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei cracks Wade with a good jab.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Wade misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wade.
Wade scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Wade throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Wade throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei 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#
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Kamei.
Wade tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade lands a jab to the head.
Wade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei 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.
Wade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.#T1#
Kamei throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Kamei lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Kamei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wade walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Kamei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped Wade's head back.
Wade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Kamei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamei works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wade on the side of the head.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Kamei connects with the punch.
Kamei jabs Wade right on the nose. Wade blinks but takes it well.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Wade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Wade swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Wade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wade jabs Kamei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei digs a good hook to Wade's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Wade's ribs.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wade has time to react.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei lands a really nice looking cross but Wade seems unphased.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Wade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Despite the aggression on Wade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wade's head backwards.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei misses the body punch
and Wade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade blocks a jab.
As Kamei backs off Wade throws a huge counter combo but Kamei manages to avoid it all.
Kamei blocks a head kick by Wade.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Wade with an uppercut!
Wade cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Wade's shoulder, as Wade tries to avoid the shot.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade misses with a low kick.#KD2#
Wade sends Kamei crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wade is motioning to the referee to let Kamei up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Kamei is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.#T1#
Wade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Wade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Wade scores with a push kick.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Wade misses with a body kick.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Kamei scores with a jab. Wade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Wade misses.
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Wade counters with a body kick.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wade under the eye.
Wade throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Kamei lands a head shot.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kamei.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade thinks about the counter body kick.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Wade throws the kick towards the body but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei clobbers Wade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wade on the side of the head.
Kamei slips a straight right by Wade.
Kamei takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade scores with a nice head shot.
Kamei lands with a cross.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Wade feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kamei sprawling to the canvas! Kamei rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wade finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Kamei takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Kamei misses the jab.
Wade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wade.
Wade cracks Kamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei digs a good hook to Wade's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Jab from Wade.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morgan Wade.
Well Kamei 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir     
Date:   Dec 01, 2019
#R1#
Kamei swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Kamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Kamei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bathory is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory lands a front kick.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei scores with a jab.
Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Kamei checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei slips under a jab from Bathory.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Kamei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.#T2#
Kamei moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bathory throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Kamei lands a jab to Bathory's midsection.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Kamei digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.#T3#
Bathory swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamei throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Kamei misses with a shot to the body
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Bathory misses.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei. #T4#
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamei lands a jab to Bathory's midsection.
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Kamei jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory slips under a jab from Kamei.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei with a hook.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamei lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Bathory there.
Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Bathory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamei's knee momentarily.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamei checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei cracks Bathory with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Jab from Bathory.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Bathory throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Kamei throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body shot
and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bathory lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory slips a straight right by Kamei.
Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory sizes up Kamei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Kamei punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamei checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bathory wants to slow Kamei down by chopping away at his legs.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory with a hook.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bathory throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Bathory throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
Kamei blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Kamei's legs. #T2#
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei slips a jab from Bathory.#T3#
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Kamei moves his leg out of the way.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.
Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory cracks the inside of Kamei's front leg.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.#T4#
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Kamei throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Kamei misses.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though.
Bathory slips a straight right by Kamei.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory.
Well Bathory 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!

Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Chaelsson     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Boxer throws a quick counter head kick but Kamei was just out of range.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Boxer's head coaches at Power Shark Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Kamei.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Boxer's shoulder, as Boxer tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxer momentarily.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boxer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boxer wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Boxer slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boxer throws a chopping leg kick but Kamei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boxer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamei scrambles back to his feet.
Boxer scores with a jab.
Boxer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Kamei scores with a nice strike.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei scores with a sloppy right hand. Boxer should have avoided that one.
Kamei scores with the left hand. Boxer knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Kamei checks a low kick from Boxer.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
Boxer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Boxer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Boxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer is looking to land body kicks.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boxer. Boxer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boxer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Kamei slips a jab from Boxer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Boxer swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Boxer's body.
Kamei swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
A jab lands there for Boxer.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boxer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamei on the side of the head.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Kamei.
It looked like Boxer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boxer defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei throws a hook but Boxer avoids it easily.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Boxer's shoulder, as Boxer tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Kamei misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamei scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Kamei darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boxer can pounce on him.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Boxer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boxer.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Boxer throws a big counter combination but Kamei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamei throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer motions for Kamei to come forward. Boxer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Kamei catches Boxer right on the button with a cross.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Boxer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kamei lands the left hand.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Kamei.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boxer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Kamei punishes Boxer's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Boxer.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands a jab to Boxer's midsection.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
Boxer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boxer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Boxer there.
Kamei cracks Boxer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boxer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boxer's head backwards.
Boxer blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamei throws a hook but Boxer avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boxer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boxer scores with a head kick. Kamei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei punishes Boxer's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxer lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kamei misses with a body punch
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kamei misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxer has time to react.
Boxer takes one to the chin there.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Boxer connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
It looked like Boxer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamei connects with a jab.
Boxer scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Kamei down. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer lands a body shot.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Boxer.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Boxer.
Kamei with a nice cross.
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Kick Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Boxer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
Boxer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Boxer.
Boxer slips under a jab.
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Boxer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Boxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamei's calf.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Boxer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boxer scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Boxer throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Boxer throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Kamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boxer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer slips a jab from Kamei.
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Kamei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamei catches Boxer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kick Boxer.
Well Kamei 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Koichi Kamei managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: RISE 96 Kondo v White     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Starman misses with a wild body shot.
Starman blocks a jab.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Starman.
Kamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Starman gets a clinch.
Starman misses with a punch to the body.
Starman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Starman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starman stalling in the clinch.
Starman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starman slowing the pace effectively.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei. #T1#
Starman has Kamei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starman prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Starman is keeping busy.
Kamei trying to control the position but instead, Starman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamei into the cage.
Kamei looking to slow down the pace here.
Starman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Starman breaks from the clinch.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kamei gets tackled into the cage by Starman. Starman maintains the clinch.
Starman tries to stall but Kamei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei is stalling here.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei is working Starman over against the cage.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Kamei is leaning against Starman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamei gets through Starman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Starman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Starman's ribcage. Starman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starman digs a right hand underneath Kamei's ribcage. Kamei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Starman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Starman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Starman is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kamei. #BC2#
Starman breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Starman clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
Starman tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starman lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Starman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kamei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Starman controls the action.
A short left from Kamei.
Starman is trying to stall.
Kamei tries a body shot but Starman blocks it.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei prevents Starman from breaking the clinch.
Starman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamei is leaning against Starman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starman is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Starman tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position. #T4##BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Kamei works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Starman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starman misses the jab.
Starman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Starman on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
A nice side step and Starman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Starman.
Starman tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei has Starman pushed against the cage.
Starman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Starman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei. #CL2#
Starman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Starman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Starman moves into the clinch.
Kamei stalling in the clinch.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Starman wants to break free but Kamei has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman is trying to push Kamei away but Kamei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kamei lands a body shot.
Starman lands an elbow that stopped Kamei in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Koichi Kamei has been cut.
Starman being controlled against the cage.
Kamei gets through Starman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Starman.
Kamei is stalling here.
Kamei is leaning against Starman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starman can do to turn this around?
Kamei has Starman pressed against the cage, preventing Starman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Starman blocking some punches. #BC2#
Starman manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Starman moves into the clinch.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
Kamei pushes Starman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch.
Starman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Starman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei misses the jab.#CL2#
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Starman wants to break free but Kamei has control.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starman's elbow.
Starman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Starman. #T3#
Kamei keeps control of Starman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Starman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Starman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starmans head. #BC2#
Starman manages to break the clinch.
Kamei lands a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamei has Starman pushed against the cage.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamei is trying to maintain a safe position but Starman gets an underhook and turns Kamei into the cage.#T4#
Starman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Starman.
Kamei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starman's efforts to push away.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Starman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Starman tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starman.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Starman controls his hands.
Kamei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starman's efforts to push away.
Kamei taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koichi Kamei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Starman moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei avoids a wild elbow strike from Starman.
Starman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Starman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Starman closes the distance and pushes Kamei back into the cage.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Starman is trying to stall.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Starman manages to break the clinch.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Starman has Kamei up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Starman fails to land.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Starman. #T1#
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starman trying to stall but Kamei improves his position.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
Starman tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Starman back against the cage.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Starman working hard to break the clinch.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Starman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei scores with the left hand. Starman knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kamei scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Starman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starman shoots in but Kamei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Kamei catches Starman right on the button with a cross.
Kamei moves out of range as Starman strikes.
Kamei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Starman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Starman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starman ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Starman.
Starman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Starman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Starman moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei tries a body shot but Starman blocks it.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei stalling the fight.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Starman working aggressively here. #BC2#
Starman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Starman darts in and clinches Kamei up against the cage.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Starman trying to control the position but instead, Kamei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Starman into the cage.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Starman can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Starman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
Starman misses with a punch on the inside.
Starman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Starman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamei 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

The defeated John Starman had this to say: 'Come on not again!'.

 

Event: RISE 91 Pentele v Valdez     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Burenkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burenkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei is trying to force a seperation but Burenkov has the dominant position.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Burenkov.
Burenkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burenkov duly obliges.
Burenkov darts in looking for a takedown but Kamei gets double underhooks and turns Burenkov into the cage.
Burenkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Burenkov ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burenkov dives in and grabs Kamei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamei pushes down on Burenkov's head and hops out.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.
Burenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei with a nice cross.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burenkov on the side of the head.
Burenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Burenkov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kamei throws a body punch but Burenkov moves out of range.
Kamei throws a body punch but Burenkov moves out of range.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Burenkov is just out of range.
Burenkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Burenkov with an uppercut!
Burenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Burenkov.
Kamei cracks Burenkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burenkov avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei is looking to wear down Burenkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Burenkov misses with a looping right.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Burenkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kamei wants to stand up but Burenkov is controlling him.
Burenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
Kamei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burenkov trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom. #T3#
Burenkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burenkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamei keeps working.
Kamei tries to bench press Burenkov off him but Burenkov keeps the position.
Kamei pushes Burenkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burenkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Burenkov tries for a kimura but Kamei is defending well.
Kamei manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burenkov is looking to take a break and control but Kamei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kamei wants to control but Burenkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burenkov works his way into full mount!
Kamei working to try and regain half guard.
Burenkov is looking to work his way around to Kamei's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kamei wants to control but Burenkov is having none of it.
Burenkov punching from mount but Kamei doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Burenkov is looking to work his way around to Kamei's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Burenkov unloading with bombs!
Kamei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Burenkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Burenkov misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Burenkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burenkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Kamei gets caught flat footed, as Burenkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Burenkov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burenkov.
Burenkov is fighting to break Kamei's control of his arms but Kamei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Burenkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Burenkov trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
Kamei is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamei trying to control the position.
Burenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamei is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burenkov with a nice head shot there.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Burenkov from controlling successfully.
Burenkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kamei is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES#
Kamei pushes Burenkov off and gets back to his feet.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Burenkov is out of range.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burenkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamei throws a right and a left that Burenkov avoids nicely.
Kamei lands a jab to the nose.
Burenkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Burenkov ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burenkov slips a straight right by Kamei.
Burenkov moves to clinch but Kamei breaks away
and Kamei counters with a one-two to the body.
Burenkov walks into a left hand.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Burenkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burenkov can do to turn this around?
Kamei takes a swing at Burenkov's ribcage but misses.
Burenkov tries to clinch up.#T3##TD2#
Burenkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamei did well to prevent Burenkov getting side control.
Kamei is trying to stand.
Burenkov trying to advance position but Kamei counters by regaining guard.
Kamei is looking to stand up but Burenkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Burenkov wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Kamei has Burenkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Burenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamei is retaining full guard.
Burenkov being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Burenkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Burenkov misses.
Burenkov connects with a body shot.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamei enables Burenkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kamei uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burenkov with a hook.
Burenkov misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Burenkov shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kamei stuffs the takedown.
Burenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Donk. Burenkov catches Kamei right on the button with a cross.
Burenkov throws an off balance right hand
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Burenkov dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Burenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Kamei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Burenkov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamei.
Burenkov tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Burenkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Burenkov.
Burenkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burenkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Burenkov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burenkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei scores with a jab. Burenkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei takes a swing at Burenkov's ribcage but misses.
Burenkov throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Burenkov dives in and grabs Kamei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamei pushes down on Burenkov's head and hops out.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Burenkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burenkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burenkov thinking.
Burenkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Burenkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
A slow jab from Burenkov misses its intended target.
Burenkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Burenkov moves away and avoids it.
Burenkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burenkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Burenkov is rocked!
Burenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamei steps in with a hook that catches Burenkov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kamei follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Burenkov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koichi Kamei!

 

Event: RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3     
Date:   Jul 10, 2019
#R1#
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Kamei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
A big left from Pentele misses.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Kamei. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Pentele there.
Pentele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamei is looking to wear down Pentele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamei circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei cracks Pentele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pentele walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body shot
and Pentele counters with a left and a right that stings Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Kamei backs off Pentele throws a huge counter combo but Kamei manages to avoid it all.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pentele manages to circle out of the way.
Pentele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Pentele's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pentele scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Pentele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamei swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei scores with a sloppy right hand. Pentele should have avoided that one.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamei tests Pentele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pentele takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Kamei defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei looks to clinch
and Pentele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pentele throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Kamei jabs at Pentele's body.#T4#
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!
Kamei works Pentele's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Pentele lands a left and a right that send Kamei crashing to the mat, dazed. Pentele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kamei is rocked!
Pentele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei slips a straight right by Pentele.#KD2#
Pentele lands a big uppercut and Kamei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kamei looks OK. Pentele waves Kamei back to his feet!
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kamei! Pentele dives in looking to finish! Kamei is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Pentele!
After winning the bout, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RFL - 81 UTH VS. F.E III     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Kamei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bayushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bayushi 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.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Bayushi's head but Bayushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei cracks Bayushi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.#CL2#
Kamei clinches with his opponent.
Kamei takes a shot to the head.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kamei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kamei prevents Bayushi from breaking the clinch.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayushi has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Bayushi is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.
Kamei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayushi's elbow.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayushi is trying to break free.#BC#
Bayushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kamei has Bayushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Bayushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bayushi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.
Bayushi prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Bayushi prevents a body shot from Kamei. #T2#
Kamei misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kamei.
Kamei avoiding damage.
Bayushi tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei. #BC#
Bayushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamei lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Kamei takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayushi backwards.
Kamei tries a body shot but Bayushi blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bayushi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bayushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bayushi looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.#T3#
Kamei misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kamei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bayushi breaks from the clinch.
Kamei works Bayushi's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kamei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bayushi's efforts to push away.
Kamei trying to stall but Bayushi improves his position.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayushi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bayushi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kamei with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Bayushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bayushi.
Bayushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bayushi swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Bayushi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Bayushi walks into a left hand.
Bayushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayushi throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Kamei swings for the body but Bayushi moves out of range.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Bayushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kamei lands a nice hook to Bayushi's body. Bayushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamei tries to clinch but Bayushi is having none of it.
Kamei takes a swing at Bayushi's ribcage but misses.
Bayushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Bayushi's body. Bayushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bayushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bayushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bayushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamei punishes Bayushi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bayushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bayushi under the eye.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bayushi takes a shot to the head.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Bayushi controls the action.
Bayushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Bayushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayushi blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bayushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Bayushi's shoulder, as Bayushi tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei throws a hook but Bayushi avoids it easily.#T2#
Bayushi swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Bayushi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bayushi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamei is looking to clinch but Bayushi is avoiding it.
Kamei lands a nice shot that snaps Bayushi's head back.
Kamei scores with a jab.
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!
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Bayushi throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei connects with a looping right hand.
Bayushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Bayushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bayushi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Bayushi.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bayushi.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bayushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayushi ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei darts in trying to clinch
and Bayushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayushi misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei tests Bayushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bayushi ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Donk. Kamei catches Bayushi right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayushi just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Bayushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bayushi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Bayushi is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Oh Bayushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Bayushi coming out on top.
Bayushi throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Bayushi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bayushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kamei has managed to clinch.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayushi backwards.
Kamei has Bayushi pressed against the cage.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayushi.
Kamei gets through Bayushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamei.
Bayushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayushi blocks an uppercut.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bayushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Bayushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bayushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kamei forces Bayushi back against the cage and clinches.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamei has Bayushi pressed against the cage, preventing Bayushi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kamei tries to work over Bayushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Bayushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koichi Kamei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayushi is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.
Bayushi lands a right hand.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei taking a breather.
Bayushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bayushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamei.
Bayushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamei. #BC#
Bayushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayushi misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body. #T2##CL2#
Kamei moves into the clinch.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bayushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bayushi breaks from the clinch.
Bayushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayushi.
Bayushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamei throws a good cross that connects.
Kamei lunges at Bayushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bayushi's hand. #T3#
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Bayushi with an uppercut!
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bayushi at a distance.
Kamei jabs Bayushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Bayushi moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Bayushi's body. Bayushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bayushi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shoju Bayushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayushi.
Kamei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bayushi lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayushi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei scores with a nice strike.
Bayushi throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Bayushi tries to move into range but Kamei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Kamei finds it's target.
Kamei cracks Bayushi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bayushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Shoju Bayushi spoke after the fight, saying 'The biggest thing I learned from losing? Winning is better.'.

 

Event: RFLFN-29 Gusmao Vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Jun 05, 2019
#R1#
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Barsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barsby looks to land a combination but Kamei avoids it well.
Kamei tries to counter by clinching up but Barsby breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamei slips a straight right by Barsby.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Barsby moved out of range.
Kamei scores with a jab to the head.
Kamei punishes Barsby's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Barsby with that takedown attempt.
Kamei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barsby manages to circle out of the way.
Kamei slips under a jab from Barsby.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barsby.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barsby manages to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
Barsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Barsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Barsby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Barsby is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barsby.#T1#
Barsby lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Barsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei lunges at Barsby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barsby's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei is looking to clinch but Barsby is avoiding it.
Barsby tries to counter with a clinch but Kamei shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Barsby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barsby as Kamei tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barsby backwards.
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!
Kamei prevents a body shot from Barsby.
Barsby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamei taking a breather.
Good body shot from Kamei.
Barsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Barsby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barsby blocking some punches.
Barsby scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barsby.
Kamei presses Barsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barsby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamei avoids it.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
Barsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kamei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barsby can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barsby as Kamei tries to tie him up.
Barsby throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamei lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barsby's elbow.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barsby or not.
Barsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamei scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Barsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Barsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamei.
A right handed body shot lands from Barsby.
Barsby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamei avoids it.
Barsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barsby prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barsby backwards.
Barsby tries for a takedown but Kamei manages to get underhooks.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barsby prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Barsby misses with a knee strike.
Barsby crunches a lovely knee into Kamei's ribcage.
Barsby with a knee to the head.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Barsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Barsby trying to land knees to the body.
Kamei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barsby.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barsby blocks a body shot from Kamei.
A right hook to the body lands for Barsby.
Barsby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamei to keep the fight standing.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dread Barsby.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamei has Barsby pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kamei for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kamei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Barsby digs a right hand into Kamei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamei's gas tank.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kamei scores with a sloppy right hand. Barsby should have avoided that one.
Barsby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barsby slips under a jab from Kamei.
Barsby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamei wants to clinch.
Barsby misses the body punch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barsby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamei defends it well.
Barsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Barsby throws a big counter head kick but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Barsby throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Barsby throws a leg kick but Kamei checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barsby throws the kick towards the body but Kamei avoids it.
Barsby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamei walks into a straight right hand from Barsby.
Barsby takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barsby throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barsby can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kamei throws a hook but Barsby blocks it.
Barsby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamei rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamei lands the left hand.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barsby digs a good body shot into Kamei's ribs.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barsby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barsby.
Barsby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamei cracks Barsby with a good jab.
Barsby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barsby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Barsby's ribcage but misses.
Barsby scores with a hook.
Barsby tries to move into range but Kamei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei misses with a hook. Barsby ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barsby lands with a nice body kick.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Kamei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barsby back to the cage. Kamei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good work by Kamei as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Barsby throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barsby. That's going to slow Kamei down.
Barsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Barsby.
Barsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamei.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barsbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barsby walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Nice jab there from Barsby.
Kamei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barsby's head.
Kamei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamei connects with a crisp jab.
Barsby walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Barsby throws a chopping leg kick but Kamei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barsby throws out a leg kick but Kamei moves out of range and Barsby only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barsby. #T3#
Barsby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barsby.
Nice shot lands for Barsby.
Barsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barsby ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Barsby is out of range.
Barsby tries to counter with a clinch but Kamei shakes him off and moves away.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Barsby.
Barsby throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Barsby.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Barsby's head but Barsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.#T4#
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Barsby throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Barsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
A slow jab from Barsby misses its intended target.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barsby moves away.
Barsby tries to counter with a clinch but Kamei shakes him off and moves away.
Barsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barsby misses with a kick to the body.
Barsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Barsby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamei as he avoids it easily.
Barsby avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barsby throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Barsby walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barsby has time to react.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Barsby saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Barsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamei cracks Barsby with a good jab.
Barsby staying out of range there.
Barsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamei cracks Barsby with an open hand slap.
Barsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barsby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Barsby misses.
Barsby lands with a hook. Kamei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamei with a jab.
Barsby looks for a takedown but Kamei sprawls well.
Barsby scores with a nice strike.
Barsby misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barsby slips under a jab from Kamei.#T1#
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barsby avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Barsby throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Kamei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamei.
Barsby misses with a knee strike.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Kamei tries to stall but Barsby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barsby prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barsby backwards.
Barsby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barsby or not.
A short left from Kamei.
Barsby unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dread Barsby.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei digs a right hand into Barsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barsby's gas tank.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barsby backwards.
Kamei pushes Barsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei looking to slow down the pace here.
Barsby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barsby working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Barsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamei is pressed up against the cage. Barsby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamei down to the mat. Kamei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barsby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barsby scrambles back to his feet.
Barsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Barsby is out of range.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Barsby 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barsby dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Barsby.
Barsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barsby.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Barsby's body.
Barsby throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Barsby looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Kamei checks a low kick from Barsby.
Kamei lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Barsby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Barsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kamei takes a swing at Barsby's ribcage but misses.
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!
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barsby.
Barsby throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range. #CL2#
Barsby takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Barsby avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamei as Barsby tries to tie him up.
Barsby misses with a body punch.
Barsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dread Barsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barsby can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

 

Event: Batoru FC 10     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei throws a one two combo.
Kamei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram 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.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Rram throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Rram moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamei dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamei circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Rram is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Rram misses with the combination.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Rram scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamei should have avoided that one.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Kamei lands with a nice combination. Rram backs away looking to recover.
Rram lands with a nice combination. Kamei backs away looking to recover.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kamei avoids them all with ease.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei cracks Rram with a good jab.
Rram avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.#T4#
Rram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rram thinking.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram motions for Kamei to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei 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.
Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rram scores with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei jabs at Rram's body.
Rram tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Rram throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamei counters with a left and a right that stings Rram. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kamei moves out of range.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamei lands a glancing blow to the side of Rram's head.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Rram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Kamei catches Rram right on the button with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kamei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rram has got the better of the exchanges.
Rram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Rram tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Rram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Kamei.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Kamei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram slips a jab from Kamei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Rram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Rram.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram. #T1#
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Rram.
Rram tries to land a leg kick but Kamei saw it coming and moves away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kamei avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Rram pushes Kamei away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rram.
Rram misses with a low kick as Kamei jumps back.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rram with a body shot.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Rram wants to slow Kamei down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Rram slips a jab from Kamei.#T3#
A jab lands there for Rram.
Kamei cracks Rram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram lands with a right hand.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Rram tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rram misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rram 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

During a confident post fight interview, Nosyaj Rram thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Batoru FC 6     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Chisholm throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Kamei pushes Chisholm up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei stalling.
Kamei tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chisholm.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Chisholm.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei lands a body punch.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards. #T1#
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Chisholm avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
A hook to the body from Chisholm.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
Chisholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei. #T2#
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chisholms head.
Kamei tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chisholm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei blocking some punches. #T3#
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm lands a right hand.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
A short left from Kamei.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Kamei lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kamei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Kamei.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Chisholm avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chisholm or not.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm. #T4#
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei tries to stall but Chisholm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chisholm gets through Kamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chisholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chisholm moves away.
Chisholm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chisholm. Chisholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Chisholm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamei on the side of the head.
Chisholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Chisholm connects with a jab.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chisholm clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamei is leaning against Chisholm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Koichi Kamei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Chisholm avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei blocking some punches. #T1#
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Chisholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kamei misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Chisholm.
Chisholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Chisholm.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Chisholm lands an uppercut.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Chisholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chisholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chisholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Kamei pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chisholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chisholm digs a right hand underneath Kamei's ribcage. Kamei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Chisholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chisholm is working Kamei over against the cage.
Kamei is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei wants to stall. #T4#
Chisholm lands a left hand.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisholm.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Chisholm controls his hands.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Chisholm.
Kamei working aggressively here.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Chisholm.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Chisholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Chisholm lands but Kamei takes it in his stride.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chisholm moves away.
Chisholm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Kamei is rocked!#CL#
Chisholm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei is still on wobbly legs! Can Chisholm finish him?
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Chisholm lands with a light punch inside.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
Chisholm lands a right hand.
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!
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm. #T1#
Kamei misses with some punches.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Kamei takes a shot to the head.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Chisholm improves position.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chisholm lands a right hand.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chisholm is keeping busy.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Chisholm.
Kamei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chisholm lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm lands with a light punch inside.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm lands with a left to the head.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chisholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
Chisholm prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei tries to stall but Chisholm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chisholm lands a left hand.
Chisholm cracks Kamei with a nice body shot.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Chisholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei works on Chisholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Chisholm works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Chisholm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chisholms head.
Kamei has Chisholm pushed against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm prevents a body shot from Kamei. #T4#
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Kamei working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chisholm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamei digs a right hand into Chisholm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chisholm's gas tank.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamei blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambrose Chisholm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chisholm 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Chisholm!

A victorious Ambrose Chisholm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GPG: 47     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kamei back to the cage. Raharuhi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamei throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kamei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kamei lands a head shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Raharuhi's body.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a combination that misses
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharuhi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi jabs at Kamei's body.#T3#
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raharuhi duly obliges.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Kamei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a series of punches but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi stuns Kamei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi lands an overhand right.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
A jab from Raharuhi misses. #T1#
A left lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Kamei slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.#T3#
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Kamei slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamei 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.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamei as he connects with a hook.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Good exchange - Kamei coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kamei might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a left and a right that stings Raharuhi. #T1#
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Kamei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Kamei's body.
Kamei throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.#T3#
Kamei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raharuhi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamei scrambles back to his feet.
Kamei swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Kamei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharuhi connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Kamei is rocked!
Raharuhi swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kamei defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!

Taine Raharuhi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SyFi 88     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Kamei scores with a nice head shot.
Pedro Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang misses with the combination.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Chang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Chang.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Kamei lands.
Chang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang misses with a body punch
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Chang finds it's way through Kamei's defenses.
Kamei slips a jab from Chang.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chang misses with a double jab
and Kamei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Kamei throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Chang misses with a hook
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chang swinging wildly here. #T2#
Chang is looking to clinch.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Chang throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Chang misses.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Kamei slips a jab from Chang.
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Chang tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces Chang off the cage and back into range.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chang in his tracks. #T3#
Kamei connects with a body shot.
Chang lands a two punch combo.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Kamei walks into a left hand.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chang.
Chang misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chang thinking.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
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!
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Chang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Kamei connects with a looping right hand.
Kamei misses with a body shot. #T4#
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Chang throws a right hand that Kamei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamei also avoids with ease.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Chang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang misses with a wild combination.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chang lands a jab to the head.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
Chang catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei cracks Chang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chang on the side of the head.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Chang throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Kamei moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
Chang tries to clinch there but Kamei circles away.
Kamei stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chang. Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chang misses with a double jab
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chang defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Chang tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Chang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei lands a jab to the nose.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Chang. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang staying out of range there.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chang misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang misses with the combination.
Kamei lands with a right hand. #T3#
Chang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamei swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei cracks Chang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamei with a nice cross.
Chang lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chang thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang slips a jab from Kamei.
Chang misses with a hook.#T4#
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Chang misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chang on the side of the head.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Kamei slips a jab from Chang.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chang.
Nice jab there from Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Chang clinches with his opponent.
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Chang throws an elbow that misses.
Chang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chang throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Chang throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
Chang closes the distance but Kamei moves to the side
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamei drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang slips under a jab.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Nice uppercut lands for Chang. That snapped Kamei's head back.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang misses with the combination. #T1#
Chang works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Chang misses with a jab to the body
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Chang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei throws out a powerful jab.
Chang misses with a hook.#T2#
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Chang.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Chang slips a jab from Kamei.
Chang cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Chang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chang. Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chang moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang. #T3#
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei stalling.
Kamei dodges an elbow strike from Chang. #BC2#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
Chang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chang takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Kamei slips under a jab from Chang.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Chang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei scores with a nice strike.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chang with a body shot.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Chang misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chang lands a jab to the head.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Pedro Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamei 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

 

Event: SyFi 76     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Kamei misses with the combination.
Kamei misses the jab.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
Kamei tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams tries to clinch up but Kamei circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Williams has Kamei up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
As Williams looks to move away, Kamei throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.#T1#
Kamei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.#CL2#
Williams clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams tries to stall but Kamei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamei blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Williams is looking to clinch but Kamei is avoiding it.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Kamei coming out on top.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
Kamei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kamei is keeping busy.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. #BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamei throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Kamei tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamei tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Kamei connects with a single shot there.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to clinch there but Kamei circles away.
Williams defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kamei breaks from the clinch.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Williams gets a clinch. #BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Williams throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.#CL2#
Williams clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Kamei blocking some punches.
Kamei digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams avoids the body shot from Kamei.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Kamei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams tries to clinch
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to move into range but Kamei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.#CL2#
Williams gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamei finish him?
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamei throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.#T2#
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
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!
Williams tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Williams tries to clinch there but Kamei circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamei misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Kamei misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Pat Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Kamei had a free shot at his head there.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Kamei lands a jab to the head.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams wants to clinch
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Kamei throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is looking to clinch but Kamei is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamei misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.#CL2#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kamei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Kamei tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams wants to clinch.
Kamei jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Kamei misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Kamei gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kamei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei with a hook.
Kamei catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.#T2#
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Kamei misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to clinch there but Kamei circles away.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Williams wants to clinch.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pat Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Williams wants to clinch.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamei digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

 

Event: SyFi 62     
Date:   Jun 10, 2018
#R1#
Thai wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Thai wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Thai slips a straight right by Kamei.
Thai's coach down at Sydney Combat Method was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Thai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Thai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Aie Thai has been cut.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thai on the side of the head.
Aie Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Thai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Thai. #T1#
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai slips a jab from Kamei.
Jab by Kamei.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Thai throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
Thai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thai tries to clinch but Kamei moves away
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Thai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Thai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Thai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei lands with a cross.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei lands a really nice looking cross but Thai seems unphased.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Thai is rocked!
BOOM! Kamei lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thai. Thai tries to recover but Kamei is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koichi Kamei!

 

Event: SyFi 51     
Date:   May 18, 2018
#R1#
Kamei works Reid's body with a nice hook.
Reid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamei circles away.
Kamei misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reid walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reid shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamei sprawls well. He's pushed Reid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Reid.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reid in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Reid is rocked!
Kamei weaves into range and cracks Reid right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Reid goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kamei is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koichi Kamei!

 

 
 
 
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