Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kawamata tried to score with a low kick but Mahrishi checks it.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawamata avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Kawamata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kawamata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kawamata scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.#CL#
Mahrishi clinches.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands with a light punch inside.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawamata lands a slapping body shot.
Kawamata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawamata is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Kawamata replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mahrishi blocks it well.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
and Kawamata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mahrishi really felt that one!
Mahrishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawamata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Mahrishi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahrishi cracks Kawamata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Kawamata counters with a head kick that drops Mahrishi to the mat! Mahrishi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Mahrishi is rocked!#T3#
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Oh Mahrishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahrishi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawamata digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.#CL2#
Kawamata rushes Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi is trying to break free.
Kawamata digs a right hand into Mahrishi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahrishi's gas tank.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata working aggressively here. #TD2#
Kawamata gets control of Mahrishi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kawamata will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahrishi defends it easily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata has his hands on Mahrishi's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mahrishi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahrishi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahrishi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Mahrishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kawamata darts in and clinches Mahrishi up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mahrishi.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Kawamata holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahrishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mahrishi lands a head kick. Kawamata smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mahrishi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Kawamata misses.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahrishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawamata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahrishi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi 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. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!#T2#
Kawamata scores with a jab to the head.
Kawamata swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahrishi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawamata. Kawamata obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawamata! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Kawamata there.
Kawamata wants to clinch up but Mahrishi keeps it at a distance.
Mahrishi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahrishi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawamata.#T4#
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Kawamata.
Mahrishi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Mahrishi half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Kawamata rushes Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawamatas head.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Kawamata 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.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahrishi dips to his left and cracks Kawamata with an uppercut!#T1#
Kawamata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Kawamata has closed the distance and engaged Mahrishi in a clinch.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards. #TD2#
Kawamata pulls guard effortlessly.
Mahrishi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kawamata is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mahrishi rolls with it to try and escape but Kawamata cranks on the arm and Mahrishi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kento Kawamata!
A victorious Kento Kawamata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 935 Randleman vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawamata. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it.
Kawamata throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawamata.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawamata. Weismuller shrugs it off though.
Weismuller takes one on the button.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Kawamata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Kawamata thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kawamata throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Weismuller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Weismuller lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kento Kawamata has been cut.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kawamata throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller drops Kawamata with a straight right hand, right on the button! Weismuller follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
Our winner, Tommy Weismuller, 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: SYN 929 Payer vs. Perkele
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Kawamata throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Kawamata lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Kawamata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix cracks Kawamata with an open hand slap.
Kawamata throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#T1#
Kawamata misses with a straight right.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix moves forwards but Kawamata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawamata moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kawamata thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawamata swinging wildly here.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Kawamata throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a counter combo.
Kawamata walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.#T3#
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawamata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawamata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kawamata had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kawamata fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
Kawamata is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kawamata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Phoenix cracks Kawamata with an open hand slap.
Kawamata looks to throw a body kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Kawamata misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kawamata does it's job there.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawamata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix'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#
Kawamata slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kawamata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Kawamata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Kawamata's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Kawamata.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawamata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawamata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawamata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata misses with a head kick.
Kawamata connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Blake Phoenix's cut even more.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawamata scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawamata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawamata misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix tests Kawamata's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Kawamata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kawamata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Kawamata is rocked!
Kawamata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Phoenix counters with a left right combination that sends Kawamata crashing to the mat - Phoenix wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kawamata out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, 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: SYN 924 Maluga vs CDB
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Wolf throws a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wolf there.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a big left hand that crumples Kawamata! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Wolf!
After winning the bout, Aaron Wolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Kawamata.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata stalks Bronson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronson's face. Bronson staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawamata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Bronson moves forwards but Kawamata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawamata throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Kawamata misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata misses with a straight left.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawamata.#T1#
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Kawamata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawamata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson throws a quick counter head kick but Kawamata was just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawamata. Bronson shrugs it off though.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head. #T2#
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawamata.
Bronson throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Kawamata 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.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata lands the left hand.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Kawamata throws a body kick that misses
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata misses with the body kick
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawamata. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kawamata lands the left hand.
Kawamata misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bronson throws a body punch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kawamata shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kawamata looks winded!
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawamata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kawamata really felt that one!
Kawamata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Bronson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Kawamata
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
And Bronson counters with a quick kick to the body but Kawamata blocks it.
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Kawamata has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Kawamata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Kawamata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Kawamata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson. #T3#
Kawamata throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Kawamata off balance momentarily.
Kawamata fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Kawamata is breathing heavily.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata lands a jab to Bronson's midsection.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Bronson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Bronson lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kawamata is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Kawamata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Kawamata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bronson rattles Kawamata with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kawamata tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bronson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kawamata stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Bronson!
Don Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 914 Maluga vs. Leifsson 3
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kawamata throws a fast counter high kick but Phoenix manages to duck under it in time.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
Phoenix takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phoenix throws a combination. Kawamata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kawamata to keep the fight standing.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Kawamata wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Kawamata lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Kawamata pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Phoenix is fighting to break Kawamata's control of his arms but Kawamata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kawamata throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phoenix escapes and throws Kawamata's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kawamata is looking to regain half guard here but Phoenix keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Phoenix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Phoenix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kawamata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kawamata is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Phoenix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kawamata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kawamata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Kawamata wants to control but Phoenix postures up.
Kawamata is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Phoenix is staying active.#SUB#
Phoenix tries for a kimura but Kawamata is defending well.
Kawamata tries to buck Phoenix off but Phoenix is having none of it.
Kawamata tries to control but Phoenix manages to take his back.#SUB#
Kawamata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kawamata is really stuck here. #T4#
Kawamata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Phoenix's guard. Nice work there by Kawamata. #SUB#
Phoenix working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kawamata has passed into half guard!
Phoenix is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Academia dos Brasucas, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kawamata wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Kawamata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix closes the distance but Kawamata moves to the side
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix jabs Kawamata right on the nose. Kawamata blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawamata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Phoenix scores with a jab. Kawamata acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Kawamata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards. #BC2#
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawamata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Kawamata raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kawamata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Kawamata slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kawamata.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Kawamata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawamata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.
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!
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Phoenix blocks it well.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawamata on the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawamata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawamata is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kawamata has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Kawamata with a series of wild strikes but Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Kawamata takes one on the button.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata walks into a left hand.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick from Kawamata.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawamata. Phoenix shrugs it off though.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kawamata counters with a crisp one two that drops Phoenix! Kawamata thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Phoenix to his feet! Phoenix is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range. #T4#
Kawamata steps in with a hook that catches Phoenix right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kawamata follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Phoenix looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Blake Phoenix was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'.

Event: SYN 908 Steve vs. Babinski
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawamata lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bronson will feel that in the morning.
Kawamata throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Kawamata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Kawamata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kawamata finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kawamata avoided it.
Kawamata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawamata.
A low kick from Kawamata misses
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kawamata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kawamata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the body
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target. #T2#
Bronson avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Bronson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawamata 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 Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kawamata connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Kawamata tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata throws a body kick.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Kawamata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kawamata shrugs it off. #T3#
Bronson throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
Kawamata looks to throw a body kick
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
A shot to the body from Kawamata misses
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Kawamata jumps back.
Bronson throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.#T4#
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata tries to land a body kick
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Kawamata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawamata has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Kawamata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawamata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata lands a jab to the head.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Kawamata misses with a body punch
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kawamata avoided it.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Kawamata sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawamata checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Kawamata.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bronson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range. #T1#
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson cracks Kawamata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Kawamata connects with a body shot.
Kawamata cracks Bronson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Jeez, Don Bronson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kawamata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Kawamata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Kawamata's knee but Kawamata avoids it well. #T2#
Kawamata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Kawamata thows a body kick. Bronson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Kawamata misses with the body kick
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata tries to land a body kick
and Bronson counters with a low kick, right behind Kawamata 's knee.
Kawamata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kawamata cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kawamata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawamata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata is breathing heavily.
Kawamata misses with a leg kick
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Kawamata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a body kick.
Kawamata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata 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.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata throws a wild hook but Bronson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kawamata gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Bronson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Bronson!
Don Bronson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by ONeill. Beautiful body shot.
ONeill 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.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Kawamata throws a fast counter high kick but ONeill manages to duck under it in time.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
ONeill rushes Kawamata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Kawamata is leaning against ONeill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata blocking some punches.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the cage.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata fails to pull guard.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Kawamata tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but ONeill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by ONeill. #BC2#
Kawamata breaks from the clinch.
ONeill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawamata under the eye.
ONeill lands with a nice body punch.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawamata has time to react.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ONeill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawamata.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.#T2#
Kawamata walks into a straight right hand from ONeill.
ONeill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawamata in his tracks.
ONeill misses with an uppercut
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
ONeill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Kawamata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Kawamata closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage.#BC2#
Kawamata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Jab, jab by ONeill - just one landing.
ONeill throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ONeill finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawamata's head. #CL2#
Kawamata darts in and clinches ONeill up against the cage.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Kawamata jumps guard but ONeill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dempsey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
Kawamata wants to stall.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ONeill.
Kawamata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ONeill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but ONeill won't allow it.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Kawamata fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Kawamata manages to pull guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kawamata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ONeill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kawamata has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ONeill 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 Kawamata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata is looking to reverse the position.
ONeill working away.
Kawamata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ONeill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawamata is trying to maintain the position but ONeill is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeill.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Kawamata responds with a good body kick, but ONeill manages to step out the way in time.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kawamata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ONeill with a hook.
ONeill lands a nice shot that snaps Kawamata's head back.
ONeill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dempsey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawamata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
ONeill lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawamata's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeill jabs Kawamata right on the nose. Kawamata blinks but takes it well.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata slips under a jab from ONeill.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kawamata moves away from the strike by ONeill.
ONeill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but ONeill avoids it with no problem.#CL#
ONeill clinches up against the cage.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kawamata manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ONeill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ONeill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ONeill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawamata on the ground.
ONeill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
ONeill trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
ONeill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kawamata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
ONeill is sitting in close to Kawamata's body. Kawamata has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! ONeill is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, ONeill is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kawamata.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata 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: SYN 898 Heavy Hitters
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Randleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randleman misses with a looping right.
Kawamata appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randleman lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Randleman 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.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Randleman tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata keeps Randleman at a distance using the push kick.
Randleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Kawamata.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a good low kick that Randleman was not able to check.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kawamata.
Randleman looks winded!
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kawamata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawamata.
Randleman working hard to break the clinch.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randleman.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kawamata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randleman's elbow.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randleman tries to circle away but Kawamata has him pinned against the cage.
Randleman is trying to break the clinch but Kawamata is controlling him.#BC#
Kawamata breaks from the clinch.
Randleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKawamata.
Randleman with the inside leg kick.
Randleman is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
Randleman misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
That kick from Randleman tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawamata throws a lazy body kick
and Randleman counters with a one-two to the body.
Randleman swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Randleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Randleman is predictable there
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Randleman.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Randleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randleman lands a front kick.
Randleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawamata.
Kawamata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman 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#
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Randleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kawamata lands a slapping body shot.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Randleman looks to land a combination but Kawamata avoids it well.
Randleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Kawamata misses
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawamata connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Kawamata thows a leg kick but Randleman checks it
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Randleman counters with a left to the body.
Randleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawamata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Randleman avoids nicely.
Kawamata throws a lazy body kick
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman tries to land a leg kick but Kawamata saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Kawamata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman lands with a slapping head kick.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata wants to clinch
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Randleman.#T4#
Randleman misses with a right hand
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman throws a right hand that Kawamata ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawamata also avoids with ease.
Randleman blocks the body kick.
Kawamata catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Randleman drops Kawamata with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kawamata looks back up at him and smiles so Randleman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Kawamata is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Randleman.
Kawamata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kawamata 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.

Randy Randleman 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Randleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randleman lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawamata thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randleman misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Randleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kawamata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata wants to clinch but Randleman slips to the side
and Randleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Randleman swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Randleman scores with a kick to the body.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kawamata doesn't manage to clinch there - Randleman circles away.
Randleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawamata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kawamata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randleman punishes Kawamata's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Randleman drops Kawamata with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kawamata looks back up at him and smiles so Randleman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Randleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawamata is aggressively charging in as Randleman backs up avoiding any damage. Randleman tosses out a jab and Kawamata runs right into it face first! Kawamata is out cold! Randleman dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kawamata's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 892 Bitter Rivals
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawamata pinned against the cage. Kawamata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Kawamata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nig takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nig 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.
Nig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Nig misses.
Kawamata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Nig jabs Kawamata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawamata. Kawamata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig tests Kawamata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Kawamata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kawamata counters with a left to the body.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawamata throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawamata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
Nig connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Nig. That snapped Kawamata's head back.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Nig takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
And Kawamata counters with a quick kick to the body but Nig blocks it.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawamata's head.
Nig connects with a body shot.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nig throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.#T4#
Nig lands with a nice body punch.
Nig fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawamata. Kawamata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig scores with a hook.
A big left from Nig misses.
Nig throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Nig lands with a nice body punch.
Nig thuds his right hand into Kawamata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nig scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Kawamata gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig 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#
Kawamata thuds his right hand into Nig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Kawamata thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Nig lands.
Nice body kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nig backs up against the cage.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A combination from Nig does no damage.
Kawamata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawamata counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
A shot to the body from Nig misses
and Kawamata counters with a left to the body.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Nig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nig stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kawamata.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Nig moves away from the strike by Kawamata. #T2#
Kawamata is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawamata on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig misses with a two punch combination.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
Nig thuds a left hand into Kawamata's body.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nig. Those never looked like landing.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T3#
Nig looks to land a combination. Kawamata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Kawamata moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land. #TD#
Kawamata drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Kawamata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nig uses it to pass to side control.
Kawamata tries to bench press Nig off him but Nig keeps the position.
Nig just content to control the position.
Kawamata tries to buck Nig off but Nig is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawamata can't do much from the bottom here.
Kawamata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kawamata is not content to let Nig control the position.
Kawamata struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Nig stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawamata slips a jab from Nig.
Kawamata thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata is looking to clinch but Nig is avoiding it.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Nig's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Nig looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
Nig misses with a body shot
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig lands a two punch combo.
Nig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kawamata lands with a nice body kick.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kawamata clinches up with Nig and pushes him back against the cage.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig misses with some punches.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata pushes Nig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kawamata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawamata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Nig misses.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Nig with a nice cross.
Nig misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nig misses with a straight right.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig scores with the left hand. Kawamata knows he should have avoided that one.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
Nig misses with a body shot #KD#
and Kawamata counters with a nice right hand that sends Nig toppling to the canvas! Nig scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kawamata finish him?!#ROC#Nig is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Nig looks to move away, Kawamata throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawamata finish him?#T4#
Nig misses with a right hand
and Kawamata rattles Nig with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nig tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kawamata dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nig stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata 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: SYN 889 Crosby vs. JCM
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hallbjornsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallbjornsson's head.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kawamata misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hallbjornsson's knee momentarily.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawamata.
Kawamata closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Kawamata clinches.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hallbjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallbjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Hallbjornsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand underneath Kawamata's ribcage. Kawamata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallbjornsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson. #T3#
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata jumps guard but Hallbjornsson stands there with Kawamata around his waist. Kawamata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Hallbjornsson as the two fighters clinch.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Hallbjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against Kawamata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata looks winded!
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hallbjornsson on the inside.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hallbjornsson. #T4#
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallbjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallbjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Hallbjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawamata drops back down to his feet.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallbjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Hallbjornsson scores with a four punch combination!
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallbjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hallbjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kawamata tries to clinch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Hallbjornsson misses
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawamata swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range. #T2#
Kawamata throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kawamata lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKawamata.
Hallbjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kawamata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Hallbjornsson catches Kawamata right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses. #T3#
Kawamata tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kawamata just manages to avoid it.
Kawamata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick, looking for Kawamata's leg but Kawamata calmly moves out of range.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawamata. Hallbjornsson shrugs it off though.
Good exchange - Kawamata coming out on top.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawamata. Kawamata obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawamata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kawamata avoids it.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hallbjornsson really felt that one!#T1#
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawamata's sensitive parts.
Kawamata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata wants to clinch but Hallbjornsson slips to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawamata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Hallbjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hallbjornsson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kawamata. Hallbjornsson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
A very excited looking Adils Hallbjornsson 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 885 Clash Of Champions
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ONeill checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kawamata.
Kawamata wants to clinch.
ONeill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
ONeill scores with a leg kick.
ONeill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ONeill checks a leg kick.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. ONeill saw that one coming.
Kawamata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from ONeill misses.
ONeill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kawamata misses with an attempted mid kick.
ONeill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawamata.
ONeill misses with a low kick.#T1#
ONeill is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
ONeill cracks Kawamata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kawamata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. ONeill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ONeill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata 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.
Kawamata connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawamata throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
Kawamata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ONeill doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawamata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ONeill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata throws a lazy body kick
and ONeill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill motions for Kawamata to come forward. ONeill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill thumps Kawamata with a low kick.
ONeill tried to score with a low kick but Kawamata checks it.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
ONeill tried to score with a low kick but Kawamata checks it.
ONeill wants to land a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range.
ONeill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ONeill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawamata lands a jab to the nose.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill slips under a jab from Kawamata.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill cracks Kawamata with a right hand to the side of the head.
ONeill misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Kawamata instigates a clinch.
Kawamata keeps control of ONeill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Kawamata misses with some punches.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill lands a body shot.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by ONeill.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Kawamata's head.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables ONeill to keep the fight standing.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocking some punches.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
ONeill misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata lands a shot 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!
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Kawamata's head.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
ONeill gets through Kawamata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill takes a shot to the head.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kawamata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Kawamata ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kawamata no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
ONeill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawamata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Kento Kawamata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
ONeill misses with a hook.
ONeill throws a low kick but Kawamata avoids it.
Kawamata blocks the body kick.
Kawamata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice shot by ONeill.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
ONeill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from ONeill finds it's way through Kawamata's defenses.
Kawamata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ONeill connects with an inside leg kick.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
ONeill checks a leg kick.
ONeill checks a low kick from Kawamata.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Kawamata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
ONeill misses with a low kick.
ONeill throws a half hearted mid kick.
ONeill throws a front kick that sends Kawamata stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
Kawamata takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kawamata misses with a straight right.
Kawamata throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ONeill.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
ONeill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill misses the jab.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill throws a leg kick but Kawamata checks it.
Kawamata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawamata wants to clinch up but ONeill keeps it at a distance.
ONeill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill scores with a nice right hand.
Kawamata misses with a straight right.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill with the inside leg kick.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
ONeill scores with a nice body kick.
Kawamata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
ONeill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from ONeill.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawamata takes a jab right on the kisser.
ONeill scoring well with a low kick there.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata tried to counter with a leg kick but ONeill avoided it.
ONeill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawamata throws a push kick but ONeill slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ONeill steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
ONeill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a body kick that stops ONeill in his tracks momentarily.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
ONeill lands a leg kick that knocks Kawamata off balance momentarily.
Kawamata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
ONeill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawamata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawamata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawamata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ONeill. That one must have hurt.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for ONeill.
Kawamata checks a low kick from ONeill.
ONeill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawamata.
ONeill lands a jab to Kawamata's midsection.
Kawamata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kawamata scores with a nice head shot.
Kawamata checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill slips a straight right by Kawamata.
ONeill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
ONeill swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata tries to clinch up.
ONeill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ONeill lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. ONeill moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but ONeill checks it.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ONeill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but ONeill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill 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. 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#
ONeill misses with a body kick.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kawamata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kawamata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
ONeill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
ONeill blocks a jab.
ONeill feints and then cracks Kawamata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawamata down.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that ONeill avoids nicely.
Kawamata throws a hook but ONeill avoids it easily.
ONeill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawamata walks into a jab.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill lands a nice shot that snaps Kawamata's head back.
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Kawamata tries to clinch up but ONeill circles away and keeps his distance.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kawamata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Kawamata. #T1#
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill tries to land a leg kick but Kawamata saw it coming and moves away.
ONeill throws a front kick aimed at Kawamata's knee but Kawamata avoids it well.
Kawamata defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill slips under a jab from Kawamata.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches ONeill on the side of the head.
Kawamata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and moves out of range.
ONeill throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
ONeill cracks Kawamata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kawamata misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by ONeill.
ONeill scores with a kick to the midsection.
ONeill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and ONeill counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Kawamata tenderised ONeill's leg. ONeill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawamata misses with a hook
enabling ONeill to counter with a crisp jab.
ONeill scores with a nice head shot.
ONeill misses with a low kick.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
Kawamata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and ONeill is able to avoid easily.
A jab from ONeill misses.
A nice leg kick from Kawamata, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as ONeill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
ONeill replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kawamata blocks it well.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ONeill flicks out a counter leg kick but Kawamata steps away.
Kawamata lands a nice looking body kick.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawamata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kawamata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Kawamata misses.
ONeill blocks a jab.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
Kawamata scores with a leg kick.
Kawamata lands with an overhand left.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
ONeill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawamata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kawamata throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
And ONeill responds with a good body kick, but Kawamata manages to step out the way in time.
Kawamata throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata throws a hook but ONeill avoids it easily.
Kawamata is looking to chop away at ONeill's legs.
ONeill works the jab nicely.#T4#
ONeill slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses.
ONeill moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawamata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ONeill. That one must have hurt.
Kawamata slips under a jab from ONeill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill misses with a looping left.
Kawamata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ONeill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kawamata wants to slow ONeill down by chopping away at his legs.
Kawamata blocks a low kick nicely.
Kawamata throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill misses with a low kick as Kawamata jumps back.
A low kick lands for ONeill.
ONeill is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeill misses the target.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeill moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dempsey ONeill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ONeill 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
After winning the bout, Dempsey ONeill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 880 JCM vs. Shipilov
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Wandering Spirit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from The Wandering Spirit misses its intended target.
Kawamata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
The Wandering Spirit lands a lovely overhand right.
Kawamata throws a sloppy head kick and The Wandering Spirit moves out of range easily.
Kawamata has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Wandering Spirit lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by The Wandering Spirit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Wandering Spirit.
A head kick from The Wandering Spirit lands but Kawamata takes it in his stride.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wandering Spirit lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata moves forwards but The Wandering Spirit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Wandering Spirit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.#T1#
Kawamata thuds his shin into the meat of The Wandering Spirit's side.
Kawamata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawamata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from The Wandering Spirit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawamata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Wandering Spirit.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab.
Kawamata tries to clinch but The Wandering Spirit is having none of it.
The Wandering Spirit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body punch
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Aydan The Wandering Spirit has been cut.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook.
It appears Kawamata was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kawamata blocks a jab.#T2#
The Wandering Spirit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawamata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick that knocks Kawamata off balance momentarily.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Wandering Spirit lands a jab to the nose.
The Wandering Spirit throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a crisp jab.
The Wandering Spirit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kawamata takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice looking body shot.
The Wandering Spirit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
Kawamata walks into a left hand. #T3#
The Wandering Spirit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawamata throws a big counter combination but The Wandering Spirit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Wandering Spirit slips under a jab.
A big left from The Wandering Spirit misses.
The Wandering Spirit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from The Wandering Spirit misses.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit avoids a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands a slapping body shot.
The Wandering Spirit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Wandering Spirit looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Wandering Spirit tests Kawamata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawamata's sensitive parts. #T4#
The Wandering Spirit scoring well with a low kick there.
The Wandering Spirit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawamata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawamata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawamata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Wandering Spirit.
Kawamata throws a counter high kick but The Wandering Spirit was just alert enough to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
The Wandering Spirit thumps Kawamata with a low kick.
The Wandering Spirit thuds a left hand into Kawamata's body.
The Wandering Spirit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Wandering Spirit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Wandering Spirit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch combination from Kawamata misses.
The Wandering Spirit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawamata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Wandering Spirit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
It looked like Kawamata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Wandering Spirit.
Kawamata tries to clinch but The Wandering Spirit is having none of it.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Wandering Spirit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawamata's head.
The Wandering Spirit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit jabs at Kawamata's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.#CL#
Kawamata moves into the clinch successfully.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body punch.
Kawamata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Wandering Spirit walks away with a smile on his face. Kawamata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Wandering Spirit loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kawamata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
The Wandering Spirit lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot.
A cross from The Wandering Spirit lands.
The Wandering Spirit cracks Kawamata with an open hand slap.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Wandering Spirit throws an off balance right hand
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Wandering Spirit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kawamata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a hook to the body. Kawamata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Wandering Spirit checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kawamata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a jab to the body
and Kawamata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Wandering Spirit thinking.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Wandering Spirit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Wandering Spirit thows a leg kick but Kawamata checks it
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Wandering Spirit with the inside leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kawamata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Wandering Spirit.
Kawamata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Wandering Spirit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot that sends Kawamata's belly button to the back.#T3#
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawamata throws a front kick aimed at The Wandering Spirit's knee but The Wandering Spirit avoids it well.
Kawamata tries a low kick but The Wandering Spirit avoids it.
The Wandering Spirit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a good, hard body kick but The Wandering Spirit shrugs it off.
Kawamata avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to score with low kicks.
The Wandering Spirit throws a leg kick #KD#
and Kawamata counters with a crisp right hand that drops The Wandering Spirit! Kawamata lets The Wandering Spirit back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#The Wandering Spirit is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kawamata clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
The Wandering Spirit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kawamata moves forwards but The Wandering Spirit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Wandering Spirit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Wandering Spirit throws a push kick but Kawamata slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kawamata crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Wandering Spirit - the referee stops the clock and Kawamata gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Wandering Spirit. Kawamata manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Wandering Spirit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Aydan The Wandering Spirit's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Wandering Spirit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kawamata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for The Wandering Spirit.
Kawamata takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook.
Kawamata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawamata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Wandering Spirit.
Kawamata throws a low kick but The Wandering Spirit avoids it.
The Wandering Spirit works the jab nicely.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kawamata. That one must have hurt.
Kawamata throws a shot to the body.
The Wandering Spirit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab.
Kawamata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kawamata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata throws a hook to the side of The Wandering Spirit's head but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - The Wandering Spirit coming out on top.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Kawamata.
The Wandering Spirit swings widly with a right hand
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata throws a wild body kick that The Wandering Spirit sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Wandering Spirit wants to land a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata avoids the head kick by The Wandering Spirit.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Wandering Spirit circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a straight right.
The Wandering Spirit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Wandering Spirit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping right.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As The Wandering Spirit backs away, Kawamata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Kawamata moves forwards but The Wandering Spirit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawamata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kento Kawamata!
A less than humble Kento Kawamata misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 875 Peterson vs. MacArthur
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawamata at a distance.
Bronson throws a head kick that Kawamata semi-blocks.
Kawamata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata throws a body kick.
Bronson misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawamata scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Kawamata moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Kawamata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Kawamata throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kawamata throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Kawamata only half commits. #T1#
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata strikes.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Kawamata's defenses.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawamata. That did some damage!
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a low kick, right behind Kawamata 's knee.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawamata cracks Bronson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson staying out of range there.
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 left and a right from Kawamata both land. Nice combination.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamata doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Kawamata lands a front kick.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawamata 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 Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson jabs Kawamata right on the nose. Kawamata blinks but takes it well.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawamata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawamata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kawamata as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Kawamata throws a combination that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson lands with a cross. #T3#
Bronson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Kawamata goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kawamata throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kawamata fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata walks into a jab.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawamata. #T4#
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Kawamata lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bronson 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 Kawamata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kawamata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawamata lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Kawamata fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bronson thumps Kawamata with a low kick.
Kawamata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kawamata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
Kawamata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawamata throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Kawamata's body.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata 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!
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bronson has time to react.
Bronson lands with a cross.
Kawamata lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Kawamata with a hook.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson 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.
Bronson digs a good hook to Kawamata's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Bronson slams his shin into Kawamata's torso.
A cross from Bronson lands.#T2#
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Bronson defending well as Kawamata loads up on a big left hand.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bronson lands a jab.
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kawamata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Kawamata.#T3#
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Kawamata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawamata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata misses with a body shot
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson throws a big counter combination but Kawamata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Kawamata tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronson is wise to it.
Kawamata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Kawamata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawamata.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawamata tries to work over Bronson's front leg with a kick but Bronson checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a jab to the body
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawamata 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.
Kawamata throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kawamata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawamata blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Kawamata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Bronson.
A cross from Bronson lands.#T1#
Kawamata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kawamata takes one to the side of the head.
Kawamata connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
Bronson checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata strikes.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawamata.
Kawamata connects with a solid leg kick.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Kawamata.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Kawamata connects with a crisp jab.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson punishes Kawamata's body with a nice straight punch.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kawamata darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Don Bronson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kawamata throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawamata lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands the left hand.
Bronson throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson works Kawamata's body with a nice hook.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawamata sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
Kawamata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
Bronson slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata walks into a left hand.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.#T4#
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawamata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Kawamata sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson throws a front kick that sends Kawamata stumbling back into the cage.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don Bronson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 870 Dinapoli vs. Kawamata
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Kawamata counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee.
Kawamata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dinapoli lands a jab.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawamata's head backwards.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli lands with a cross.
Kawamata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawamata defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawamata misses.#T1#
Dinapoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dinapoli with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Kawamata is predictable there
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dinapoli. #T2#
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Kawamata saw it coming and moves away.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Kawamata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.
Dinapoli thuds his right hand into Kawamata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Dinapoli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Dinapoli drops Kawamata with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kawamata looks back up at him and smiles so Dinapoli waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Dinapoli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
Kawamata is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Kawamata.
Kawamata seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a two punch combo.
Dinapoli is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
Kawamata throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli backing away here, and Kawamata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Dinapoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli throws a low kick but Kawamata avoids it.
Dinapoli checks the leg kick.
Dinapoli tries to work over Kawamata's front leg with a kick but Kawamata checks it.
Kawamata throws a fast counter high kick but Dinapoli manages to duck under it in time.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinapoli tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawamata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Dinapoli moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Dinapoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinapoli's knee momentarily.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kawamata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?
Kawamata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dinapoli with a nice calf kick.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Dinapoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinapoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.#T1#
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawamata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawamata throws the kick towards the body but Dinapoli avoids it.
Dinapoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the body
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kawamata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawamata there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinapoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawamata scrambles back to his feet.
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Kawamata slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kawamata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dinapoli has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawamata at a distance.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick.
Dinapoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinapoli misses the body punch
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Dinapoli closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Dinapoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Kawamata lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Kawamata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dinapoli smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Dinapoli.
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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli lands with a right hand. #KD#
Dinapoli cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dinapoli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kawamata to stand back up!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli 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!
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawamata has time to react.
Kawamata leaves his chin hanging out and Dinapoli seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kawamata crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 865 Maluga vs. Steve
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawamata. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Kawamata catches Pendragon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pendragon, as that shot connected.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kawamata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kawamata.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon misses with a right hand
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pendragons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Pendragon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Kawamata quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Pendragon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pendragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawamata's head.#T2#
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Pendragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Pendragon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
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!
Pendragon throws a combination. Kawamata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pendragon scores with a nice head shot.
Pendragon scores with a nice right hand.
Pendragon throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Pendragon lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
Kawamata takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pendragon.
Pendragon cracks Kawamata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon 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.
Pendragon lands with a shot to the body.
Kawamata slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kawamata slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Pendragon misses the body punch
and Kawamata counters with a good, hard body kick but Pendragon shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon tests Kawamata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pendragon connects with a crisp jab.
Pendragon connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
Pendragon lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pendragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon 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.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Kawamata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawamata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pendragon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamata doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kawamata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kawamata.
Pendragon moves out of range as Kawamata throws a body kick.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Kawamata tried to counter with a leg kick but Pendragon avoided it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kawamata might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawamata 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.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kawamata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pendragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.#T2#
Kawamata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pendragon misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Kawamata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Kawamata counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Pendragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata counters with a nice body kick.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Kawamata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pendragon throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pendragon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
It looked like Kawamata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pendragon.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawamata.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Pendragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pendragon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Kawamata.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pendragon.
Pendragon cracks a nice hook into Kawamata's ribs.
Pendragon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pendragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata tries to clinch there but Pendragon circles away.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamata is just out of range.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab. #T1#
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawamata lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pendragon will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kawamata - that will leave a mark!
Kawamata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pendragon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kawamata lands with a cross.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
It seemed like Pendragon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Kawamata sends Pendragon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kawamata is motioning to the referee to let Pendragon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata drops Pendragon with a naaaaasty hook - Pendragon is in real trouble here! Kawamata dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 858 Reinikain vs. Cole 3
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Slayin avoids nicely.
Slayin dips to his left and cracks Kawamata with an uppercut!
Slayin misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Kawamata 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.
Slayin misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slayin with a body shot.
Kawamata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kawamata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slayin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slayin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kawamata.
Kawamata cracks Slayin with an open hand slap.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Slayin instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayin.#TD2#
Kawamata successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slayin wants to stand but Kawamata is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for a guillotine here but Slayin defends easily. #T1#
Slayin wants to stand but Kawamata is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slayin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kawamata controlling Slayin's posture. #SUB2#
Kawamata has his foot on Slayin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slayin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kawamata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slayin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slayin is looking to stand up but Kawamata won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kawamata controls Slayin momentarily but Slayin frees himself.
Slayin tries to stand but Kawamata is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamata looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slayin tries to stand but Kawamata is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawamata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin scores with a leg kick.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayin. #T3#
Kawamata lands with a straight right. Slayin didn't see that one coming.
Slayin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawamata.
Slayin ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawamata is looking to slow Slayin down with leg kicks.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses
and Slayin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawamata misses with a two punch combination.
Slayin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Slayin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawamata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slayin. That did some damage!
Kawamata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slayin.
It looked like Slayin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slayin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kawamata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slayin.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata lands a leg kick that knocks Slayin off balance momentarily.
Slayin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that misses.
Slayin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a leg kick.
Slayin defending well as Kawamata loads up on a big left hand.
Slayin is looking for a counter combo.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Slayin misses the target.
Slayin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slayin ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Slayin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Slayin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a straight left.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Slayin counters with a big head kick but Kawamata shrugs it off.
Kawamata scores with a leg kick.
Slayin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawamata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slayin scrambles back to his feet.
Slayin checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Slayin misses the target.
Kawamata throws a shot to the body.
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Slayin misses the target.
Slayin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Kawamata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawamata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawamata checks a leg kick.
Slayin lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Slayin slips a jab and a cross from Kawamata.
Kawamata is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut.
Slayin tries to clinch up.
Slayin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slayin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kawamata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kawamata clinches up with Slayin and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Slayin lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Slayin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slayin misses with some punches.
Slayin can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawamata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Slayin blocking some punches. #BC#
Slayin manages to break the clinch.
Slayin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawamata circles away.
Kawamata throws a wild body kick that Slayin sees coming a mile off.
Slayin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slayin throws a body kick that misses.
Kawamata throws a hook but Slayin blocks it.
Kawamata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Slayin misses its intended target.
A low kick from Kawamata misses
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayin checks a leg kick.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayin throws a low kick but Kawamata moves out of range easily.
Kawamata is looking to slow Slayin down with leg kicks.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Slayin. #T3#
Kawamata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawamata is looking to clinch but Slayin is avoiding it.
Kawamata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Slayin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slayin throws a leg kick but Kawamata moved away.
Kawamata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Slayin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slayin tries to land a leg kick but Kawamata saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Slayin counters with a thumping low kick.
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
Kawamata throws a body kick that misses.
Slayin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kawamata feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down. #T4#
Slayin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
A cross from Kawamata lands.
Slayin throws a right and a left that Kawamata avoids nicely.
Kawamata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slayin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slayin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawamata.
Slayin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawamata.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayin tries a low kick but Kawamata avoids it.
Kawamata throws a leg kick which misses Slayin's front leg but catches the back leg as Slayin tries to avoid it.
Slayin ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slayin misses with a low kick.
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawamata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kawamata blocks a low kick nicely.
Kawamata scores with a jab. Slayin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slayin tries to clinch there but Kawamata circles away.
Kawamata lands a body shot.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Slayin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawamata connects with a body shot.
Kawamata digs a good body shot into Slayin's ribs.
Slayin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawamata circles away.
Slayin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slayin moves in looking to clinch but Kawamata pushes him off.
Kawamata 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.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawamata tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Slayin.
It looked like Slayin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.
Slayin cracks Kawamata with a good jab.#T1#
Slayin blocks a leg kick.
Slayin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kawamata tests Slayin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawamata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Kawamata looks to move away, Slayin throws a big counter combo but Kawamata just gets out of the way.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slayin misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata throws out a leg kick but Slayin moves out of range and Kawamata only half commits.
Slayin throws a big shot that misses.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Slayin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slayin throws a counter high kick but Kawamata was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Slayin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata scores with the left hand. Slayin knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawamata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slayin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Crunch! Kawamata slams his shin into Slayin's torso.
Slayin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Slayin misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kawamata. That snapped Slayin's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayin throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kawamata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slayin counters with a leg kick.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slayin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slayin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slayin lands with a kick to the temple. Kawamata shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kawamata scores with a jab to the body.
Slayin moves in looking to clinch but Kawamata pushes him off.
Kawamata is looking to clinch.
Slayin wants to land a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata cracks Slayin with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Slayin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slayin moves out of range as Kawamata throws a body kick.
Kawamata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slayin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawamata lands the left hand.
Kawamata connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slayin throws out the jab.
Slayin throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Slayin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawamata.
Sloppy strikes from Slayin. Those never looked like landing.
Slayin misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Slayin misses the target.
Kawamata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayin.#T4#
Kawamata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slayin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Kawamata.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slayin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slayin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kawamata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slayin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawamata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slayin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawamata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slayin needs to keep his hands up - Kawamata had a free shot at his head there.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kawamata 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Kawamata!
Our winner, Kento Kawamata, 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: SYN 854 Final Battle
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Kawamata scores with a nice right hand.
Kawamata connects with a looping right hand.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kawamata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawamata throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
A jab lands there for Kawamata.
Kawamata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata 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.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawamata keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawamata.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Jones throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawamata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Kawamata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Kawamata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Kawamata scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jones misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kawamata sprawling to the canvas! Kawamata rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?! #ROC2#Kawamata is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kento Kawamata has been cut.
Kawamata slips a jab from Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a nice strike.
Kawamata cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Kawamata closes the distance and clinches.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Kawamata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones cracks Kawamata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3##KD2#
Jones sends Kawamata crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Kawamata up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kawamata seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawamata works the jab nicely.
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawamata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Kawamata works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Kawamata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a nice head kick!
Kawamata dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Kawamata misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Kawamata misses with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick lands for Kawamata.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot by Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Kawamata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawamata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kento Kawamata's cut.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kawamata catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kawamata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Kawamata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Kawamata fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Jones misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kawamata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones counters with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kawamata finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Kawamata.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Kawamata.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kento Kawamata is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kawamata misses with a low kick.
Jones throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Kawamata moved away.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Kawamata.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawamata.
A good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick from Kawamata lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Kawamata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kawamata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawamata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Kawamata misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawamata jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kawamata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawamata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kawamata doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawamata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Kawamata throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Kawamata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kawamata misses with a looping left.
Jones counters with a body kick.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawamata. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Kawamata misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A jab from Kawamata finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and 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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kawamata, as that shot connected.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawamata connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Kawamata with the inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kento Kawamata's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawamata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Kawamata.
A shot to the liver by Kawamata. Beautiful body shot.
Kawamata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Kawamata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a big counter head kick but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Jones moves forwards but Kawamata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Kawamata throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawamata! #T1#
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Kawamata is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawamata wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Kawamata connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Kawamata.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawamata.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kawamata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kawamata throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Kawamata connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Kawamata moved away.
Kawamata connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kawamata throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Kawamata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kawamata lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kawamata lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Kawamata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
As Jones backs away, Kawamata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kawamata throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawamata.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kawamata will feel that in the morning.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones pushes Kawamata away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Kawamata stumbling back into the cage.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Kawamata is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Kawamata is looking to chop away at Jones's legs. #T4#
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata misses with a looping left.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Kawamata.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.#KD2#
Jones sends Kawamata crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Kawamata up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Kawamata blocks a head kick by Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawamata 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Kawamata slips under a jab from Wang.
Kawamata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range. #CL2#
Kawamata closes the distance and clinches.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Wang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Kawamata manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kawamata looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wang has picked Kawamata up and slammed him! Kawamata can't keep hold of the triangle and Wang manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Kawamata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawamata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wang lands a nice short elbow.
Kawamata tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kawamata won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawamata trying to control from the bottom.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Kawamata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang lands strikes from half guard.
Wang is stalling here. Kawamata is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kawamata has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face as Kawamata controls the position. #T3#
Kawamata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kawamata gets to mount! Wang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kawamata tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Kawamata seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Kawamata has moved into half guard.
Kawamata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang moves into full guard. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kawamata passes into side control.
Kawamata is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawamata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata 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#
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kawamata.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawamata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawamata but Kawamata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawamata.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata lands with a right hand.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawamata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kawamata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang fails with the takedown.
Kawamata swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Wang does it's job there.
Kawamata tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang moves out of range of the body kick from Kawamata.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kawamata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.
Wang lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang tries for a takedown but Kawamata circles away easily
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawamata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Kawamata works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata lands a glancing blow to the side of Wang's head.
Wang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wang misses with a body shot
and Kawamata counters with a nice body kick.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawamata's head.
Wang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kawamatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Wang avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Kawamata tries a low kick but Wang avoids it.
Wang slips under a jab.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata slips a jab from Wang.#T3#
Wang tries to clinch but Kawamata is having none of it.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Kawamata had a free shot at his head there.
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kawamata enables Wang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kawamata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kawamata is trying to keep Wang in close.
Kento Kawamata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wang passes into half guard.
Wang controlling the action here. #T4#
Wang lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kawamata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is nestled in close to Kawamata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Wang wants to clinch up but Kawamata keeps it at a distance.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang scores with a punch to the head.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Wang.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawamata tries to clinch up.
Kawamata lands with a good body shot.
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kawamata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang lunges at Kawamata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawamata's hand.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawamata pinned against the cage. Kawamata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Kawamata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kawamata.#T1#
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawamata circles away.
Wang 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.
Kento Kawamata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata is looking to clinch.
Kawamata with a jab.
Kawamata thumps Wang with a low kick.
Kawamata swinging wildly here.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawamata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawamata connects with a looping right hand.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata cracks Wang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kawamata cracks Wang with a good jab.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Wang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wang throws a leg kick but Kawamata checks it.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kawamata motions for Wang to come forward. Kawamata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kawamata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
Kawamata trying to control the position.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawamata holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Wang distracts Kawamata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Wang moved away.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Kawamata scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawamata connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawamata thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata cracks Wang with a good jab.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into Wang's ribs.
Wang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawamata tries to work over Wang's front leg with a kick but Wang checks it.
Wang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawamata as he jumps to the side.
Wang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kawamata tries to work over Wang's front leg with a kick but Wang checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata avoids the head kick by Wang. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kawamata 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Kawamata!
A victorious Kento Kawamata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.

Event: SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Liu defending well as Kawamata loads up on a big left hand.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Liu throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Kawamata moves out of range easily.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Kawamata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liu avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata misses the jab.
As Kawamata backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Kawamata manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Liu just manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kawamata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Kawamata avoids it.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Kawamata lands.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Kawamata stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Kawamata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata lands with a shot to the body.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Kawamata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawamata.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Kawamata throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawamata counters with a right hand to the body.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawamata lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back. #T3#
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Liu keeps Kawamata at a distance using the push kick.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kawamata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kawamata tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu works Kawamata's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Kawamata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kawamata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Liu slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a push kick but Kawamata slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawamata connects with a jab.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata lands a jab to the nose.
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 Kento Kawamata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu staying out of range there.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawamata tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Kawamata scores with a nice strike.
Kawamata moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Kawamata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawamata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liu avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a slapping head kick.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kento Kawamata is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawamata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Kawamata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.#T2#
Kawamata misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu throws a series of punches but Kawamata moves out of range.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Kawamata sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawamata takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Kawamata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Kawamata forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Kawamata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.
Kawamata will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Kawamata has him pressed against the cage.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #BC#
Kawamata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Kawamata lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a body punch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Kawamata misses with a looping left.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawamata jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
Kawamata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Kawamata has managed to clinch.
Kawamata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawamata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liu can do to turn this around?
Liu misses the jab.
Kawamata throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.#CL#
Kawamata has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata misses with some punches.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata effectively controlling the action here.
Kawamata blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kawamata won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu tries to break free but Kawamata pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawamata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kawamata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kawamata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Kawamata swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawamata on the side of the head.
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Liu pushes Kawamata away with a front kick.
Kawamata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kawamata tries to clinch up.
Kawamata with a hook.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawamata.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Kawamata
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Kawamata misses. #T3#
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Kawamata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Kawamata moved out of range.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawamata with the inside leg kick.
Liu scores with a head kick. Kawamata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left lands for Kawamata.
Jab by Kawamata.
Nice uppercut there from Kawamata.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Kawamata throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawamata.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Kawamata's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Liu throws a body punch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawamata.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawamata 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Kawamata!
Our winner, Kento Kawamata, 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.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: SYN 826 Sitsongrit vs. Ho Joy
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamata scores with a hook.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Holmes Jr slips the punch.
Holmes Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes Jr.
Kawamata throws a front kick aimed at Holmes Jr's knee but Holmes Jr avoids it well.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Kawamata's front leg with a kick but Kawamata checks it.
As Holmes Jr backs away, Kawamata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata 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.
Kawamata throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes Jr misses the target.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kawamata is predictable there
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight 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!
Kawamata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holmes Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick lands for Kawamata. #T1#
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kawamata moves out of range easily.
Kawamata jabs Holmes Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawamata circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawamata throws a chopping leg kick but Holmes Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes Jr has time to react.
Holmes Jr throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Holmes Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawamata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Kawamata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Kawamata.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes Jr. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes Jr throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata looks to land a combination but Holmes Jr avoids it well.
Holmes Jr 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.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Kawamata.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata lands a high kick!
Holmes Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata catches Holmes Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata dips to his left and cracks Holmes Jr with an uppercut!
Kawamata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kawamata throws a push kick but Holmes Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata slips a straight right by Holmes Jr.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Kawamata steps away.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Holmes Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata connects with a single shot there.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Holmes Jr cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holmes Jr finish him? #ROC2#Kawamata is rocked!#T4#
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawamata.
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes Jr moves forwards but Kawamata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Kawamata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawamata throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Holmes Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Holmes Jr lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kawamata - that will leave a mark!
Holmes Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Holmes Jr lands a big head kick that sends Kawamata tumbling to the mat! Holmes Jr takes a step backwards and waves Kawamata back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawamata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata misses with a body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a right hand from hell and Kawamata is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Holmes Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 814 Maluga vs. McNasty
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Kawamata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wang. Wang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Wang.
Kawamata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Wang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kawamata scores with a jab. Wang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kawamata throws a low kick but Wang moves out of range easily.
Wang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawamata throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawamata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wang.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata clobbers Wang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kawamata lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Kawamata stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Wang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kento Kawamata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Kawamata. That snapped Wang's head back.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.#CL2#
Kawamata rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang. #TD2#
Kawamata drags the fight down to the ground.
Kawamata controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#T2#
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kawamata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawamata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kawamata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Wang advances position into side control!
Wang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawamata some visible discomfort. #T4#
Wang cracks Kawamata with a big elbow.
Kawamata tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is having none of it.
Wang lands a heavy elbow.
Kawamata regains half guard.
Kawamata is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang lands with a punch from half guard.
Wang works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Wang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawamata doesn't seem phased though.
Wang checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawamata!
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Kawamata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wang cracks Kawamata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kawamata misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Wang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kawamata's guard.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving.
Wang postures up and lands a big shot to Kawamata's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawamata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Kawamata's legs - danger averted.
Wang works over Kawamata with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Kawamata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawamata keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Kawamata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kawamata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
Kawamata is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kawamata working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily. #T3#
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Kawamata keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawamata is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawamata did well to prevent Wang getting side control.
Kawamata moves into full guard.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
Wang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawamata keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kawamata slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Kawamata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kawamata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawamata is defending well.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wang.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Wang. #T1#
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kawamata lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Wang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kawamata is trying to keep an underhook but Wang manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kawamata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawamata wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kawamata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawamata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawamata.#T2#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawamata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawamata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wang distracts Kawamata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kawamata has his feet on Wang's thighs here. He's pushed Wang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kento Kawamata!
After winning the bout, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din
Date: Jun 07, 2021

#R1#
Kawamata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kawamata. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawamata thuds a left hand into Sharma's body.
Kawamata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawamata stalks Sharma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharma's face. Sharma staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Kawamata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
A big right from Sharma misses.
Kawamata tried to counter with a leg kick but Sharma avoided it.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sharma.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Sharma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Kawamata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kawamata with a jab.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with the body kick
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata slips under a jab from Sharma.
Sharma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Kawamata. Kawamata maintains the clinch. #T3#
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawamata gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Kawamata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma cracks Kawamata with a nice body shot.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Sharma 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.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Sharma pushes Kawamata up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma is working Kawamata over against the cage.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Sharma pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Kawamata's ribcage. Kawamata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sharma.
Sharma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharma is stalling here.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Kawamata lands with a left to the head.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma is trying to stall.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Kawamata pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Sharma stands and steps away. Kawamata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice cross by Sharma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawamata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kawamata scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Sharma misses. #T4#
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Sharma blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawamata is wise to it.
Sharma wants to clinch.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Kawamata misses with a straight right.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
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 Kento Kawamata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Kawamata lands a nice looking body kick.
Kawamata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharma. That did some damage!
Kawamata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawamata checks it well.
Kawamata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Kawamata's ribs.
Sharma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharma has time to react.
A jab from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
Sharma misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sharma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Sharma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharma.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawamata punishes Sharma's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata motions for Sharma to come forward. Kawamata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Kawamata moves into range and clinches up with Sharma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Sharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawamata up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawamata.
Sharma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawamata seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sharma can turn it around.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Sharma.
Kawamata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma just leaning against Kawamata, taking a breather.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma misses with the head strike. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma tries to stall but Kawamata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rohith Sharma.
I think Kawamata 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 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kento Kawamata!
Our winner, Kento Kawamata, 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: SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Ispa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ispa staying out of range there.
Kawamata swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ispa misses with a leg kick.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata tries to land a leg kick but Ispa saw it coming and moves away.
Kawamata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ispa. Ispa obviously looking to wear him down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ispa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ispa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawamata can pounce on him.
A low kick from Ispa misses
and Kawamata makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Ispa does it's job there.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ispa. #CL2#
Ispa clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ispa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kawamata working a defensive guard here.
Ispa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawamata is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ispa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawamata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawamata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Ispa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawamata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ispa has managed to get both his arms back between Kawamata's legs - danger averted.
Kawamata controls Ispa momentarily but Ispa frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kawamata is pulling down on Ispa's head to control his posture.
Ispa looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ispa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ispa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ispa duly obliges.
Kawamata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ispa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ispa thumps Kawamata with a low kick.
Kawamata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Ispa moves out of range.
Ispa scores with a push kick.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ispa misses.
Ispa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range and Ispa settles back down.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata blocks the body kick.
Ispa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata catches Ispa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
A jab from Ispa misses.
Ispa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ispa moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Kawamata as Ispa shoots in.
Ispa looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
Ispa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kawamata counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawamata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ispa.
Ispa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ispa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ispa fails with the takedown.
Kento Kawamata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Ispa.
Kawamata checks a low kick from Ispa.
Kawamata throws a lazy right hand but Ispa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ispa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ispa misses with a looping right.
Ispa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ispa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4##CL#
Kawamata clinches up against the cage.
Ispa tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata digs a right hand into Ispa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ispa's gas tank.
Ispa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ispa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ispa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ispa prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
A right hand to the body from Kawamata.
Ispa looks winded!#BC#
Kawamata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata throws a big shot that misses.
Kawamata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ispa.
Kawamata connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Ispa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawamata can pounce on him.
Ispa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata lands a jab to Ispa's midsection.
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 Kento Kawamata 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#
Kawamata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ispa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawamata scrambles back to his feet.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the head.
Ispa moves away from the strike by Kawamata.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata misses with a body shot.
Kawamata backing away here, and Ispa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ispa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Kawamata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ispa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kawamata breaks from the clinch.
Ispa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawamata checks it well.
Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawamata. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawamata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ispa scores with a decent looking hook.
Ispa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kawamata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ispa misses with a right hand
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawamata misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kawamata misses with a double jab.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Kawamata throws a wild body kick that Ispa sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut lands for Ispa. That snapped Kawamata's head back.
A low kick lands for Ispa.
Ispa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ispa throws a front kick that sends Kawamata stumbling back into the cage.
Kawamata throws a jab when Ispa was well out of range.
Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Ispa keeps the fight on the outside.
And Ispa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kawamata pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ispa throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ispa loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ispa with the inside leg kick.
Kawamata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Ispa.
Ispa misses with a body punch
and Kawamata counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ispa throws a leg kick but Kawamata moved away.
Ispa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ispa.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawamata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawamata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a sloppy head kick and Ispa moves out of range easily.
Ispa throws a push kick but Kawamata slaps the foot to one side.
Ispa shoots in for a takedown but Kawamata shows good takedown defense.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kento Kawamata is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Ispa's shoulder, as Ispa tries to avoid the shot.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ispa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamata scores with a nice strike.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ispa throws a head kick that misses.
Ispa throws a push kick but Kawamata slaps the foot to one side.
Ispa looks to land a body kick but Kawamata moved away.
Nice shot by Kawamata.
Kawamata checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Ispa throws a leg kick but Kawamata checks it.
Kawamata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ispa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ispa moves out of range of the body kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Ispa saw that one coming.
Ispa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ispa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawamata's head backwards.
Ispa scores with a jab. Kawamata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ispa connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Kawamata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Kawamata. Beautiful body shot.
Ispa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawamata at a distance.
Kawamata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ispa is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
Ispa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ispa moves away.#T4#
Ispa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawamata's sensitive parts.
Ispa misses with a kick to the body
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ispa.
Ispa 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.
Kawamata throws the left hand but Ispa avoids the punch easily.
Kawamata is looking to chop away at Ispa's legs.
Kawamata works Ispa's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawamata 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 Ispa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ispa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kawamata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Ispa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ispa 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.
Ispa punishes Kawamata's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ispa lands with a slapping head kick.
Kawamata misses with a hook. Ispa ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ispa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Kento Kawamata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Kawamata catches Ispa right on the button with a cross.
Ispa lands a leg kick that knocks Kawamata off balance momentarily.
Kawamata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawamata backing away here, and Ispa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ispa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ispa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Kawamata tests Ispa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but Ispa moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kawamata as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Ispa scores with a takedown into Kawamata's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa advances position into side control!
Ispa taking a break here but Kawamata is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ispa is looking to take a break and control but Kawamata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Kawamata makes his way to full guard, as Ispa worked for a kimura.
Kawamata looking to control. #SUB#
Kawamata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ispa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ispa wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving.
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ispa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ispa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kawamata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ispa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ispa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Kawamata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kawamata tries to close the distance and clinch but Ispa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ispa checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kawamata works over Ispa's head and body with a nice combination.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ispa blocks a leg kick.
Ispa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ispa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kawamata counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ispa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Ispa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawamata wants to clinch up but Ispa keeps it at a distance.
Ispa scoring well with a low kick there.
Kento Kawamata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ispa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawamata.
Ispa throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Ispa counters with a body kick.
Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tank Ispa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kawamata.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Ispa.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Ispa is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kawamata!
Kawamata cracks Ispa with an open hand slap.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Ispa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawamata misses with a looping left.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Ispa moved away.
Kawamata scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kawamata, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Kawamata!
A relieved looking Kento Kawamata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tank Ispa was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys, but this was my last fight. I'd like to personally thank my friends and family for putting up with my stupid ass while I trained for this. Thank you to my trainers for helping me become what I've become. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. '.

Event: Syn Maluga vs Piano 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Salmi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a looping left.
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Salmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salmi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Salmi backs away, Kawamata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Salmi as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salmi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salmi misses with a straight right.
That kick from Kawamata tenderised Salmi's leg. Salmi is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Kawamata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawamata effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Kawamata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Kawamata, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kawamata throws a hook to the side of Salmi's head but Salmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salmi works Kawamata's body with a nice hook.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Salmi.
Salmi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Salmi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salmi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawamata scores with a three punch combo!
Salmi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata walks into a left hand.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Salmi is out of range. #KD2#
Salmi lands a big right hand that sends Kawamata crashing to the mat! Salmi stays standing though and waves Kawamata back to his feet!#ROC2#Kawamata is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salmi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawamata seems to have got his legs back now.
Salmi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Salmi misses with a straight left.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawamata throws a front kick aimed at Salmi's knee but Salmi avoids it well.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Salmi moved away.#KD2#
Salmi lands a big right hand that sends Kawamata crashing to the mat! Salmi stays standing though and waves Kawamata back to his feet!#T2#
Kawamata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salmi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salmi.
Salmi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Salmi lands a big uppercut and Kawamata crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kawamata looks OK. Salmi waves Kawamata back to his feet!
Kawamata connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Salmi misses its intended target.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Kawamata.
A big left from Salmi misses.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salmi.
Kawamata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salmi just manages to avoid it.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata cracks Salmi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Salmi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawamata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salmi! But no joy.#T3#
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Kawamata slips a straight right by Salmi.
Salmi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kawamata had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Salmi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata moves out of range as Salmi strikes.
Kawamata slips under a jab from Salmi.
Salmi misses with a right hand
and Kawamata counters with a nice uppercut.
Salmi misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawamata throws a hook but Salmi avoids it easily.
Salmi connects with a single shot there.
Kawamata connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Salmi misses.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salmi.#CL#
Kawamata has closed the distance and engaged Salmi in a clinch.
Salmi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata digs a right hand into Salmi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salmi's gas tank.
Kawamata lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Salmi to his knees! Kawamata keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
After winning the bout, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Garuda. That snapped Kawamata's head back. #CUT#It looks like Kento Kawamata has been cut.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawamata scores with a sloppy right hand. Garuda should have avoided that one.
Garuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda scores with a jab.
Garuda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawamata misses with a combination
and Garuda counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Garuda catches Kawamata right on the button with a cross.
Garuda tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.
Garuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawamata under the eye.
Good shot there by Garuda.
Nice cross by Garuda.
Garuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata throws a big counter head kick but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Garuda misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kawamata moves into range and clinches up with Garuda.#T3#
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata fails to pull guard.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawamata drops back down to his feet.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda has him pressed against the cage.
Kawamata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garuda smiles and moves away.
Garuda digs a good hook to Kawamata's body.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.#T4#
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawamata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garuda. Garuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Kawamata checks a low kick from Garuda.
We've been told by Garuda's head coaches at []—The Zoo—[] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Garuda clinches.
Garuda has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kawamata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kawamata closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Garuda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Garuda with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Garuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL#
Garuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garuda misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Kawamata ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kawamata no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kawamata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garuda is one step ahead there.
Garuda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garuda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garuda defends well.
Kawamata has a closed guard, preventing Garuda from standing up.
Garuda wants to pass the guard but Kawamata is keeping the position.
Kawamata trying to keep a closed guard but Garuda is proving a slippery customer.
Garuda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Garuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kawamata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garuda defends well.#SUB2#
Kawamata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garuda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kawamata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Garuda is staying active underneath Kawamata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Kawamata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kawamata stops Garuda from getting back to his feet.
Garuda is controlling Kawamata's trapped leg to prevent Kawamata from advancing to side control.
Kawamata wants to control but Garuda is keeping him busy. #ES#
Garuda kicks Kawamata off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Kawamata misses.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.
Garuda connects with the punch.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the body
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Garuda throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Kawamata jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawamata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawamata's head.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawamata is looking to clinch.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Garuda cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garuda finish him? #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Kawamata gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kawamata decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Garuda stands up from Kawamata's guard - Garuda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kawamata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawamata punishes Garuda's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.#CL#
Garuda clinches. #T2#
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda won't allow it.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda has him pressed against the cage.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
Kawamata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata jumps guard but Garuda stands there with Kawamata around his waist. Kawamata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garuda to keep the fight standing.
Kawamata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garuda smiles and moves away.
Garuda moves out of range as Kawamata strikes.
Kawamata wants to clinch
and Garuda counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Garuda scores with a hook to the body. Kawamata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Garuda cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garuda finish him?
Kawamata is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda connects with a body shot that sends Kawamata's belly button to the back.
Kawamata seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Kawamata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Garuda moves into the clinch.
Kawamata jumps guard but Garuda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Garuda throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Nice body punch from Garuda - that landed with a thud.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kawamata pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garuda has picked Kawamata up and slammed him! Kawamata can't keep hold of the triangle and Garuda manages to pass to side control!
Kawamata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garuda in particular looking to stall.
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garuda, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 720
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautio.
A head kick by Kawamata misses
and Rautio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Risto Rautio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautio misses with a body shot
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rautio takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
Kawamata throws a hook but Rautio avoids it easily.
Rautio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rautio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Rautio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Rautio.
Rautio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rautio lands a nice shot that snaps Kawamata's head back.
Rautio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rautio tries to clinch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rautio.
Kawamata swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
Rautio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawamata sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Rautio misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rautio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rautio misses the target.
Kawamata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rautio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Rautio throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Kawamata misses.
Rautio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Rautio moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautio.
Jab by Rautio.
Rautio connects with a body shot that sends Kawamata's belly button to the back.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Rautio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kawamata cracks Rautio with an open hand slap.
Kawamata takes one to the chin there.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Rautio. Beautiful body shot.
Kawamata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Jab by Rautio.
Donk. Kawamata catches Rautio right on the button with a cross.
Rautio tries to clinch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Rautio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Kawamata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Risto Rautio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Risto Rautio is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Rautio.
Rautio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rautio lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawamata's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kawamata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rautio has got the better of the exchanges.
A low kick from Rautio is predictable there
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kawamata slips under a jab from Rautio.
Rautio looks to land a body kick but Kawamata moved away.
Kawamata counters with a body kick.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but Rautio avoids it with no problem.
Rautio lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Rautio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata swings widly with a right hand
and Rautio counters with a nice body shot.
Rautio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rautio throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rautio connects with the punch.
Rautio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?#T2#
Rautio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Rautio catches Kawamata right on the button with a cross.
Kawamata 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.
Rautio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rautio tries to clinch but Kawamata moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rautio lands a lovely overhand right.
Kawamata slips a jab and a cross from Rautio.
Rautio connects with a single shot there.
Rautio slips under a jab from Kawamata.#T3#
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Rautio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rautio scores with a body shot. #KD#
Rautio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kawamata sprawling to the canvas! Kawamata rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rautio finish him?!
Kawamata is still on wobbly legs! Can Rautio finish him?
Rautio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Rautio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Kawamata seems to have recovered his senses.
Rautio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rautio scores with a hook to the body. Kawamata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rautio misses with a body shot.
Rautio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rautio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Rautio misses with a body shot.
Kawamata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rautio dominated that second round.
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#
Rautio misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Kawamata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rautio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rautio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Rautio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rautio.
Rautio thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Rautio lands a big right hand that sends Kawamata crashing to the mat! Rautio stays standing though and waves Kawamata back to his feet!#T1#
Rautio digs a good hook to Kawamata's body.
Rautio throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
A combination from Kawamata does no damage.
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Rautio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rautio misses with a hook
and Rautio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Rautio moves into the clinch.
Rautio scores with a hook to the body.
Rautio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards. #T2#
Kawamata wants to get back to striking at distance but Rautio won't allow it.
Rautio goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kawamata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rautio.#KD#
Rautio sends Kawamata crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rautio is motioning to the referee to let Kawamata up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Rautio.
Rautio lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kawamata off his feet! Kawamata tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn Chaos
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawamata, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawamata is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Kawamata tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Moore prevents Kawamata from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore 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.#TD#
Moore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kawamata sprawls well initially but Moore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kawamata wants to get back to full guard.
Moore is nestled in close to Kawamata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kawamata is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore prevents Kawamata from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moore connects with a nice short shot to Kawamata's temple.
Moore wants to free his trapped foot but Kawamata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kawamata wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawamata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kawamata gets back to full guard.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawamata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawamata keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kawamata has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kawamata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kawamata looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawamata, not yet.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kawamata pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Kawamata is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawamata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore trying to pass the guard but Kawamata defending well.
Moore lands strikes from half guard.
Kawamata tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawamata keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Moore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moore wants to pass to mount but Kawamata is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Kawamata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kawamata wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kawamata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kawamata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Moore 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.#T4#
Kawamata looking to pass the guard.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawamata wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Kawamata stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kawamata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Kawamata keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kawamata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kawamata trying to work for an americana but Moore has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Moore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kawamata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moore.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Moore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore is pushing down on Kawamata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kawamata is fighting to maintain full guard but Moore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawamata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore passes to full mount!
Moore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moore punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kawamata is looking to improve his position but Moore isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Moore lands with some strikes.
Kawamata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moore is looking to advance position but Kawamata won't allow it.
Moore wants to control but Kawamata is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kawamata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.
Kawamata is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moore working over Kawamata with some ground and pound. Kawamata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kawamata tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.#T2#
Kawamata gets back to full guard.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Kawamata is keeping the position.
Moore wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawamata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Kawamata's legs - danger averted.
Carl Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawamata can't keep his opponent in guard - Moore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moore lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore trying to pass the guard but Kawamata defending well.
Kawamata is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore wants to pass to mount but Kawamata is defending the position.
Moore lands strikes from half guard.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kawamata is pressing down on Moore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kawamata keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Kawamata.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Kawamata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moore passes into half guard.
Moore passes into side control, despite Kawamata's attempt to control the position.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawamata keeps working. #T4#
Moore gets to mount! Kawamata was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kawamata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kawamata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawamata trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kawamata avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kawamata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawamata has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawamata is one step ahead there.
Kawamata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawamata is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Moore dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Moore looks to clinch
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carl Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore scores with a jab. Kawamata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kawamata takes one on the button.
Kawamata misses with a head kick.
Moore tries to counter with a takedown but Kawamata is quick to defend against it.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kawamata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore pushes down on Kawamata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kawamata is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard. #T1#
Moore is nestled in close to Kawamata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kawamata is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard.
Moore passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kawamata is in a horrible position here. Moore smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Kawamata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Kawamata is working to get back to half guard.
Moore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kawamata is still in real trouble! Can Moore finish him?
Moore lands a big elbow - Kawamata is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kawamata is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carl Moore!
Carl Moore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC: Last One Out..
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kawamata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Kawamata misses with a straight left.
Al Din is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Al Din.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Al Din scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamata doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kawamata's knee momentarily.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A head kick by Kawamata misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata takes one on the button.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Kawamata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawamata 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 Din misses with a body shot.
Kawamata with a jab.
Kawamata takes one to the side of the head.
Al Din blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawamata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Kawamata 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.
Al Din stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawamata lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the head.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din'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#
Al Din lands a jab.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
Al Din slips a jab from Kawamata.
As Kawamata backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Al Din avoids nicely.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Kawamata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Din scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawamata throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Kawamata.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.#T2#
Kawamata throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Kawamata avoided it.
Kawamata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kawamata throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Al Din scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Din with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.#T3#
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kawamata does it's job there.#T4#
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Al Din.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din throws a big counter combination but Kawamata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Din misses its target.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Al Din counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Al Din lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din is the new light heavyweight champion!
Badr Al Din decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kawamata.
James throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Kawamata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawamata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawamata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawamata on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.#T1#
James throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata misses the jab.
A big right from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamata is just out of range.
Kawamata lands with a cross.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawamata walks into a straight right hand from James.
James 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.
James misses with a double jab.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Kawamata throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawamata! But no joy.
Kawamata throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamata is just out of range.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
James takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKawamata.
James throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Kawamata misses with a body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.#T4#
James misses with a combination #KD2#
and Kawamata counters with a head kick that drops James to the mat! James scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#James is rocked!
Kawamata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Kawamata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends James sprawling to the canvas! James rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kawamata finish him?!
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata weaves into range and cracks James right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! James goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kawamata is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata! Kento Kawamata retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kento Kawamata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: CFC 426
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
Kawamata backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Kawamata's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawamata defends it nicely.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata lands a jab to Gustafsson's midsection.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kento Kawamata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.#TD2#
Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawamata is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.#SUB#
Kawamata has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson advances to half guard. #T2#
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawamata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawamata defends it well.
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Kawamata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kawamata wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Kawamata is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawamata is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kawamata is defending it quite comfortably.
Kawamata wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Kawamata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back.
Kawamata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawamata is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawamata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Kawamata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kawamata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
Kawamata is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawamata defends it well. #SUB2#
Kawamata is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kawamata is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kawamata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kawamata is looking to reverse the position.
Kawamata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gustafsson's best efforts.
Kawamata manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kawamata 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.#SUB2#
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Kawamata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawamata manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Kawamata's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawamata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawamata wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kawamata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Kawamata defends the submission attempt.
Kawamata trying to control but Gustafsson postures up. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Kawamata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawamata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawamata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!#SUB#
Kawamata looking for the choke but no joy.
Kawamata doesn't have the hooks in and Gustafsson manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Kawamata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson stands up over Kawamata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawamata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Kawamata is defending well.
Gustafsson lands strikes from half guard.
Gustafsson passes to side control.
Kawamata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kawamata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawamata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Kawamata's legs - danger averted.
Kawamata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard. #REVR##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!#SUB2#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Kawamata tries to pass.
Kawamata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kawamata taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kawamata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kawamata is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a takedown stuffed.
Kawamata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Kawamata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kento Kawamata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawamata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Kawamata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs Kawamata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawamata pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Kawamata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown#KD#
and Kawamata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gustafsson! Kawamata lets Gustafsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gustafsson is rocked!
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kawamata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Kawamata counters with a huge left! Gustafsson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kawamata isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gustafsson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kawamata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kento Kawamata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PF20 Umm v Kawamata
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umm misses with the combination.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Umm clinches up against the cage.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Umm.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Umm manages to break the clinch.
Umm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.
Kawamata circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Umm throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Kawamata counters with a head kick that drops Umm to the mat! Umm scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Umm is rocked!#CL2#
Kawamata gets a clinch.
Umm lands a body punch.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Umm as the two fighters clinch.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawamata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umm prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata misses with some punches. #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!
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kawamata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umm blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Umm on the inside.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Umm pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Umm misses with some punches.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Umm throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Umm blocking some punches.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
Umm struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands. #T3#
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the cage.
Umm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Umm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Umm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Umm blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Umm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umm.
Umm cracks Kawamata with a nice body shot.
A short left from Umm.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kawamata can turn it around.
Kawamata tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawamata.
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!
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm lands a body shot.
Umm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umm pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Umm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Umm.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Umm.
Umm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Umm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
A right hook to the body lands for Umm. #BC#
Umm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kento Kawamata 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#
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata slips under a jab from Umm.
Umm sets himself, and Kawamata steps forward looking for the clinch! Umm avoids it this time.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Kawamata. #CUT2#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Umm misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Umm instigates a clinch.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umm blocking some punches. #T1#
Kawamata blocking some punches.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
Kawamata digs a right hand underneath Umm's ribcage. Umm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawamata tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Kawamata tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Umm lands a left hand.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Umm.
Umm lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata lands an 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!
Umm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Umm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm is trying to force a seperation but Kawamata has the dominant position.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawamata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Umm blocking some punches.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Kawamata gets through Umm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawamata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Umm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawamata.
Umm blocking some punches.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Umm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata blocking some punches.
Umm seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Umm.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umm working aggressively here.
Umm looking to slow down the pace here.
Umm wants to stall.
Umm scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Umm scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata digs a right hand underneath Umm's ribcage. Umm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umm blocking some punches.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Kawamata as the two fighters clinch.
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kawamata 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.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm'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.#R3#
Umm missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rect Umm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata cracks Umm on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Umm falls backwards against the cage. Kawamata follows up with more strikes that drop Umm to his knees. Kawamata keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Umm! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kento Kawamata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rect Umm spoke after the fight, saying 'heavy handed, '.

Event: JAG Plus
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Kawamata blocks the low kick.
Raper 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.
Raper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
Raper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawamata's sensitive parts.
Raper feints and then cracks Kawamata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawamata down.
Raper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raper throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata tries to counter by clinching up but Raper breaks away and moves out of range.
Raper is looking to score with low kicks.
Raper connects with a body shot.
Raper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper throws a leg kick which misses Kawamata's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawamata tries to avoid it.
Raper connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Raper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raper is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raper throws out a powerful jab.
Raper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawamata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Raper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raper has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata is leaning against Raper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Raper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raper misses with the head strike.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Raper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
A short left from Raper.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raper tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raper backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Raper tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Kawamata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Raper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Raper blocking some punches.
Raper tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raper or not.
Raper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Raper misses with some punches.
Raper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raper has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raper lands an uppercut.
Raper struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Raper.
Raper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawamatas head.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Raper.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Raper controls his hands.
Raper lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Raper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata works on Raper's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
Raper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Raper lands an uppercut.
Raper lands a left hand.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Raper avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the cage.
Kawamata gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
Raper prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Raper takes a shot to the head.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Raper misses with a body punch.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Raper blocking some punches.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Raper blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raper takes a shot to the head.
Raper throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raper prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Raper prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biff Raper 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.

A shot to the body from Raper misses
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
Raper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata misses with a right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Raper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Raper moved out of range nicely.
Raper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Kawamata pushes Raper up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kawamata.
Raper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raper misses with some punches.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawamata.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raper takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Raper.
Raper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamata tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Kawamata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Raper.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Raper avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the cage.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raper tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Kento Kawamata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper presses Kawamata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Raper.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata lands a shot to the body.
Raper is breathing heavily.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raper lands a nice uppercut.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Raper avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the cage.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raper misses with the head strike.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata lands a hook that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawamata.
Raper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper misses with a punch to the body.
Raper throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawamata.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Raper tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Raper back against the cage.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Raper throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata pushes Raper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
Kawamata pushes Raper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Raper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawamata.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Raper.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Kawamata blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Raper.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawamata.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raper pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
Raper misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Raper throws a nice head kick!
Kawamata walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raper.
Raper swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper tries to clinch there but Kawamata circles away.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but Raper manages to avoid it.
Raper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawamata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawamata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper cracks Kawamata with an open hand slap.
Raper dips to his left and cracks Kawamata with an uppercut!

Raper darts in and clinches Kawamata up against the cage.
Kawamata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawamata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Raper.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawamata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Kawamata.

Raper is rocked!
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Raper is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawamata finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
Raper seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
Kawamata gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kawamata.
Kawamata cracks Raper with a nice body shot.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
A head punch on the inside from Raper fails to land.
Kawamata lands a shot to the body.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
Kawamata tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raper misses with some punches.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Raper misses with a body punch.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
Raper tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata works on Raper's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Kawamata.
Raper tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Raper back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Raper avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the cage.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
Raper tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Raper back against the cage.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a right hand.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Kawamata.
A short right from Kawamata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Raper misses with some punches.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Raper's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata is leaning against Raper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata lands a right hand.
Kawamata scores with a hook to the body.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raper digs a right hand into Kawamata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kawamata's gas tank.
A short right from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kawamata drops Raper onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Raper is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Raper blocking some punches.
Kawamata lands a big right hand that drops Raper! The killer instinct kicks in and Kawamata finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kawamata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
During a confident post fight interview, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JAG - Pandemic
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Kawamata takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Trump drives through and clinches with Kawamata against the cage.
Trump lands a body shot. #BC2#
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Trump rushes Kawamata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kawamata breaks the clinch.
Trump blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Nice shot lands for Kawamata.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata throws a shot to the body.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Trump.
Kawamata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trump can pounce on him.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Trump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1##CL#
Trump clinches up with Kawamata and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kawamata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trump has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Trump closes the distance and pushes Kawamata back into the cage.#BC2#
Kawamata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata lunges at Trump with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trump's hand.
Trump misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Trump misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Kawamata counters with a right hand that sends Trump tumbling to the canvas! Can Kawamata finish him? He dives into Trump's guard looking to do just that!
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!
Kawamata wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kawamata drops back looking for a leg! Trump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trump manages to kick Kawamata off! Kawamata jumps back into Trump's guard.
Trump wants to stand up but Kawamata is controlling him. #T2#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kawamata from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kawamata looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Trump manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kawamata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trump. Trump obviously looking to wear him down.
Trump misses with a looping right.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump misses with a body shot
and Kawamata counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump with a hook.
Kawamata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kawamata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawamata.
Trump fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Trump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Kawamata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a big shot that misses.
Kawamata 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.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump moves to clinch but Kawamata breaks away
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
Trump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump is looking to counter the offense by Kawamata and move into the clinch.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Trump. #T4#
Trump lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Trump as he connects with a hook.
Trump is looking to clinch. #CL#
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Kawamata.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Trump.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Kawamata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Trump takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Donald Trump 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#
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trump.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Trump looks to land a body kick but Kawamata moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawamata misses.
Trump is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trump lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat.
Trump blocks a jab.
Kawamata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trump circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Trump is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawamata circles away.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Trump.
Trump lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
Trump lands a nice shot that snaps Kawamata's head back.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trump misses with a hook
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Trump. Beautiful body shot.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Trump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Trump throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trump thuds his right hand into Kawamata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Trump wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trump avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Kawamata throws a big shot that misses.
Trump tries to counter by clinching up but Kawamata breaks away and moves out of range.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump misses with a hook to the body
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawamata.
Trump lands a body shot. #T3#
Trump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawamata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Trump clinches with his opponent.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Trump. #BC2#
Kawamata manages to break the clinch.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump scores with a body shot. #T4#
Trump misses with a left hand
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump moves to clinch but Kawamata breaks away
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump connects with a body shot that sends Kawamata's belly button to the back.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the head.
Kawamata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trump lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trump cracks Kawamata with a good jab.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
Trump pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range and Trump settles back down.
A jab from Trump misses.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Kawamata keeps the fight on the outside.
Trump lands a right hook to the body.
Trump tries to clinch
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Trump throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Trump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trump lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Trump. Beautiful body shot.
Trump avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kawamata tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trump connects with a nice looking jab.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamata doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Trump has managed to clinch.
Kawamata is trying to force a seperation but Trump has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawamata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Trump.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Trump feints and then cracks Kawamata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawamata down.
Trump tries to clinch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trump dips to his left and cracks Kawamata with an uppercut!
Trump throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trump 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.
Trump throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?
Trump lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat.
Kawamata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata blocks a head kick by Trump.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Kawamata pushes him off.
Kawamata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Trump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kawamata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Trump. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Trump moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kawamata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trump.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trump lands a body shot.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Trump has Kawamata up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawamata's efforts to push away.
Kawamata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Kawamata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trump.
Kawamata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trump. That's going to slow Kawamata down.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawamata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Trump.#CL#
Trump moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trump 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
Donald Trump tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: JAG Point vs Cole
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Kawamata closes the distance but The Wandering Spirit moves to the side
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
The Wandering Spirit drops Kawamata with a right and a left! The Wandering Spirit comes rushing in but Kawamata regains his composure and manages to keep The Wandering Spirit in guard. #CUT#
It looks like Kento Kawamata has been cut.
Kawamata looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawamata, not yet. #SUB2#
Kawamata is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a triangle but The Wandering Spirit pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata is trying to control the position but The Wandering Spirit postures up.
The Wandering Spirit stands and throws Kawamata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kawamata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Kawamata prevents The Wandering Spirit from improving his position.
Kawamata is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Wandering Spirit! #SUB2#
The Wandering Spirit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kawamata.
The Wandering Spirit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kawamata mounts The Wandering Spirit! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Wandering Spirit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kawamata fails to move to back control.
Kawamata trying to control but The Wandering Spirit is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kawamata jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
The Wandering Spirit holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The Wandering Spirit prevents Kawamata from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Wandering Spirit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kawamata tries to advance to mount but The Wandering Spirit denies him.
The Wandering Spirit is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kawamata is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. The Wandering Spirit looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kawamata gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. The Wandering Spirit is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kawamata lets go of the hold and The Wandering Spirit can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kento Kawamata!
A victorious Kento Kawamata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JBL Pankration
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Kawamata's head back.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kawamata is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Mfer pushes Kawamata away with a front kick.
Mfer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kawamata.
Mfer misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawamata. Kawamata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Mfer throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kawamata to score with a decent uppercut.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. Kawamata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Kawamata counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Mfer catches Kawamata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawamata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mfer swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Kawamata is rocked!
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Kawamata jumps back.#T4#
Kawamata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a left to the body.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawamata is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Mfer takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Kawamata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kawamata drives through and clinches with Mfer against the cage.
A short left from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target. #T1#
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Kawamata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Kawamata off balance momentarily.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawamata lands a jab to the nose.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata is looking for a counter combo.
Mfer slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Kawamata moved out of range.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata slips under a jab from Mfer.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawamata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawamata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kawamata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Kawamata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses the jab.#T4#
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamata is just out of range.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawamata. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mfer misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Kawamata moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mfer goes down! Can Kawamata finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawamata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Mfer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Kawamata's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawamata tries to avoid it.
Kawamata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawamata blocks the leg kick.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.#T1#
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Mfer.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawamata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawamata's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer slips a jab from Kawamata.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer slips a straight right by Kawamata.#T2#
Mfer stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target. #KD#
Kawamata sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mfer to the ground! Kawamata dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Mfer is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Bull Mfer's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kawamata is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mfer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mfer is still in real trouble! Can Kawamata finish him?
Mfer tries to hold on but Kawamata pushes him away.
Mfer seems to have recovered his senses.
Kawamata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mfer is looking to escape.
Mfer prevents Kawamata from taking his back.
Kawamata looking to control but Mfer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Kawamata controlling from mount.
Mfer can't escape the position.
Kawamata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mfer is looking to escape.
Kawamata wants to take Mfer's back here but Mfer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mfer gets back to half guard.
Kawamata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mfer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mfer is controlling Kawamata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mfer.
Mfer wants to stand up but Kawamata is controlling him. #T4#
Kawamata looking to pass the guard.
Mfer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mfer is pulling down on Kawamata's head to control his posture.
Kawamata wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Kawamata from controlling successfully.
Mfer controlling the position.
Kawamata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawamata is working hard here to advance position.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamata advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mfer 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 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Mfer!
After the big win, Bull Mfer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BCS 12
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawamata! But no joy.
Kawamata works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Robinson clinches.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata lands a body shot.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1##KD2#
Kawamata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Robinson sprawling to the canvas! Robinson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kawamata finish him?! #CUT2#
It looks like CJ Robinson has been cut.
Robinson throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kawamata misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kawamata 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!
Robinson slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Robinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but Robinson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawamata! But no joy.
Kawamata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson throws a quick counter head kick but Kawamata was just out of range.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Kawamata pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Kawamata gets a clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Robinson tries to stall but Kawamata uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawamata counters with a crisp right that sends Robinson to the canvas! Kawamata follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 84: Lesnar vs. Nti III
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Banda darts in and clinches Kawamata up against the ropes.
Banda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Kawamata as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kawamata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Banda looks winded!
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas 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!
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
A short left from Kawamata.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action. #T1#
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Banda controls the action.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata lands a shot to the body.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas 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!
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawamata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the ropes.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Banda. #T2#
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata is working Banda over against the ropes.
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata cracks Banda with a nice body shot.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Banda has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Kawamata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Kawamata. #CUT#
That has opened up Lexington Banda's cut even more.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Kawamata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
Kawamata scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
A short right from Kawamata.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Lexington Banda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the ropes.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
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!
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Banda controls the action.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawamata. #T4#
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banda's elbow.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kawamata.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a body punch.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards. #CUT#
Lexington Banda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T5#
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lexington Banda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kento Kawamata!
During a confident post fight interview, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lexington Banda was interviewed post fight and said 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.

Event: BFF 81: Kemp vs. Kawamata II
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Kemp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Kemp has been cut.
Kemp thuds a left hand into Kawamata's body.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Kemp.
Kemp swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Kemp lands a left and a right that send Kawamata crashing to the mat, dazed. Kemp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kawamata is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kento Kawamata has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemp counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ross Kemp!
Ross Kemp retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ross Kemp rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BFF 78: Hill vs. Coleman
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Omega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Omegas head.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Omega looks winded!
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
I was talking to Kawamata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Kawamata.
Omega lands with a right to the head.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
Kawamata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a left to the head.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Kawamata.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kawamata. #ROC#
Omega is rocked!
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Omega is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawamata finish him?
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata cracks Omega with a nice body shot.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Kawamata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Omega with a big uppercut! Omega tries to clinch up but Kawamata pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Omega to the mat! Omega covers up and Kawamata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kento Kawamata!
During a confident post fight interview, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFF 74: Nti vs. Coleman
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Kawamata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kawamata is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bone throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Bone lands a nice shot that snaps Kawamata's head back.
Kawamata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid body kick from Bone.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata throws a sloppy body shot
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Kawamata. Beautiful body shot.
Bone scores with a nice strike.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
A big left from Bone misses.
Bone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Kawamata misses
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata drops his hands momentarily and Bone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Bone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata is looking to wear down Bone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawamata lands a jab to the nose.
Bone throws a body punch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata throws a lazy right hand but Bone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata lands a glancing blow to the side of Bone's head.
Bone with a nice cross.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bone counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kawamata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Bone.
It seemed like Bone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawamata is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bone throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Kawamata wants to slow Bone down by chopping away at his legs.
Bone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Kawamata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawamata lands with an uppercut that bounces Bone off the ropes and back into range.
Bone cracks Kawamata with an open hand slap.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the body
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawamata.
Bone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata throws a sloppy body shot
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Kawamata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bone 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.
Bone takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Kawamata drops Bone with a big left hand and mounts him. Bone is in big trouble! #CUT#
It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.#T5#
Bone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bone defends it easily.
Bone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bone defends it easily.#SUB#
Kawamata working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bone has passed into half guard!
Kawamata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Kawamata throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bone escapes and throws Kawamata's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kawamata is trying to improve his position.
Bone gets to mount! Kawamata was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kawamata tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Kawamata is working hard here to advance position.
Bone wants to control the pace but Kawamata is squirming around nicely.
Kawamata is desperately trying to improve his position but Bone has a good base and remains in mount.
Kawamata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bone controlling the pace for now.
Kawamata is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Kawamata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kawamata gets back to full guard. #T9##SUB#
Bone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kawamata keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawamata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bone has managed to get both his arms back between Kawamata's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kawamata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bone passes into side control.
Kawamata is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kay Bone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kay Bone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bone connects with a single shot there.
Kawamata sizes up Bone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata misses with a double jab.
Bone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawamata in his tracks.
Kawamata 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.
Kawamata swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Bone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Bone lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Kawamata is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata wants to land a leg kick but Bone is out of range. #T1#
Bone throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Kawamata throws a leg kick
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Bone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata throws a lazy head kick
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata connects with an inside leg kick.
Bone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bone swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Jab by Bone.
Kawamata lands with a good body shot.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Bone catches Kawamata right on the button with a cross.
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.
Bone slips under a jab from Kawamata.
Kawamata seems to have got his legs back now.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Bone lands a jab to the head.
Kawamata throws a sloppy body shot
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata misses with a combination
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kawamata thinking.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata moves out of range as Bone strikes.
Kawamata lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kawamata thinking.
Bone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Bone cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bone finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a big left hand that crumples Kawamata! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kay Bone!
Kay Bone is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: BFF 71: Inarritu vs. Kawamata
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Inarritu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawamata! But no joy.
Inarritu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Kawamata lands a nice hook to Inarritu's body. Inarritu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawamata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Inarritu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kento Kawamata has been cut.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Inarritu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inarritu tries to land a body kick
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
Inarritu misses with a body shot.
Inarritu throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inarritu.
Inarritu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kawamata avoids it.
Inarritu throws a right hand that misses
and Inarritu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kawamata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Inarritu gets tackled into the ropes by Kawamata. Kawamata maintains the clinch.
Inarritu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inarritu working aggressively here.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inarritu has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Inarritu blocking some punches.
Kawamata lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Inarritu.
Inarritu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata digs a right hand underneath Inarritu's ribcage. Inarritu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawamata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inarritu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Inarritu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Inarritu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inarritu misses with some punches.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
Inarritu misses with a body punch.
Inarritu misses with some punches.
Kawamata is leaning against Inarritu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Inarritu is breathing heavily.#T2#
Inarritu can't break the clinch.
Inarritu lands a nice uppercut.
Inarritu tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Inarritu takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
Inarritu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Inarritu.
Kawamata tries to work over Inarritu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Inarritu is working Kawamata over against the ropes.
Kawamata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Inarritu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kawamata can turn it around.
Kawamata lands a body punch.
Inarritu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inarritu.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries to work over Inarritu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inarritu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inarritu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inarritu lands with a light punch inside.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inarritu misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Inarritu is trying to break free.
Inarritu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inarritu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
Kawamata works on Inarritu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
Inarritu misses with a punch on the inside.
Inarritu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawamata has him pressed against the ropes.
Inarritu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata tries to work over Inarritu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inarritu has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata digs a right hand into Inarritu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inarritu's gas tank.
Kawamata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawamata works on Inarritu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Inarritu controls his hands.
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inarritus 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!
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A short right from Kawamata. #ROC2#
Inarritu is rocked!
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
A short body shot lands from Kawamata as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inarritu.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Inarritu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata is muscling Inarritu up against the ropes and as Inarritu bounces back off, Kawamata cracks him with a huge right hand! Inarritu crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kento Kawamata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Kemp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawamata's head.
Kemp lands a slapping body shot.
Kemp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range and Kemp settles back down.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Kemp's shoulder, as Kemp tries to avoid the shot.
Kemp lunges at Kawamata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawamata's hand. #CL2#
Kawamata forces Kemp back against the ropes and clinches.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kemp tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Kemp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kemp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawamata lands with a left to the head.
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Kemp scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the ropes.
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kemp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata digs a right hand into Kemp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kemp's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kemp is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawamata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
Kawamata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kemp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kawamata can turn it around.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Kemp.
Kawamata is leaning against Kemp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawamata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kemp blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards. #T2#
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the ropes.
Kemp tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemp misses with the head strike.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawamata.
Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Kawamata.
Kemp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kemp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kemp blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Kemp controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with some punches.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemp.
Kawamata cracks Kemp with a nice body shot.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata digs a right hand underneath Kemp's ribcage. Kemp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Kemp.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
Kemp misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kemp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Kemp controls the action.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Kemp.
Kawamata is working Kemp over against the ropes.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kemps head. #ROC2#
Kemp is rocked!
Kemp blocks an uppercut.
Oh Kemp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawamata working aggressively here. #T4#
Kemp tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Kemp blocks it.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Kawamata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
Kawamata creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kemp's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kemp drops to his knees and Kawamata pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 62: Lesnar vs. Kawamata
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawamata defends it nicely.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar misses with a body shot
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar tries to clinch up
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Kawamata misses. #CL#
Kawamata tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lesnar tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Kawamata as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar is stalling here.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kawamata lands a left hand.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawamata.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short left from Kawamata.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kawamata scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Lesnar is rocked!
Kawamata works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lesnar.
Kawamata lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamata lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a big uppercut that drops Lesnar! More strikes from Kawamata and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lesnar lies dazed against the ropes as Kawamata celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Our winner, Kento Kawamata, 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: BFF 56: Maeda vs. Yakolev
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Nawai wants to clinch up but Kawamata keeps it at a distance.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Nawai.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nawai takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Nawai.
Nawai lands a jab.
Nawai looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Nawai.
Nawai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kawamata is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with a head kick.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Nawai slips the punch.
Nawai throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Nawai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Apolosi Nawai has been cut.#KD#
Kawamata cracks Nawai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nawai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kawamata finish him? #ROC#
Nawai is rocked!
Nawai tries to clinch up.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawamata connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nawai out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata!
A relieved looking Kento Kawamata 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: BFF 50: Kemp vs Obermueller II
Date: Dec 14, 2018

#R1#
Clegg closes the distance but Kawamata moves to the side
and Kawamata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clegg thinking.
Clegg staying out of range there.
Clegg misses with a hook
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
Clegg throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Kawamata counters with a nice right hand that sends Clegg toppling to the canvas! Clegg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kawamata finish him?!#ROC#
Clegg is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Arslan Clegg has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kawamata counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Clegg out cold! What a finish! Kawamata is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFF 47: Obermueller vs Omega 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawamata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Inarritu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inarritu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Inarritu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawamata on the side of the head.
Inarritu misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inarritu lands a body shot.
Kawamata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Inarritu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Inarritu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inarritu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Inarritu lands a jab to the head.
Kawamata throws a lazy right hand but Inarritu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inarritu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Inarritu there.
Inarritu fakes the leg kick and cracks Kawamata in the body.
The crowd cheers as Inarritu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawamata doesn't seem phased though.
Inarritu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kawamata misses with a left hand #KD#
and Inarritu counters with a nice right hand that sends Kawamata toppling to the canvas! Kawamata scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inarritu finish him?!#ROC#
Kawamata is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inarritu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inarritu cracks Kawamata with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kawamata tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Inarritu pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kawamata is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Inarritu!
A victorious Felix Inarritu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 42: Bull vs. Boone
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Martinyuk throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kawamata lands a left and a right that send Martinyuk crashing to the mat, dazed. Kawamata thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawamata backing away here, and Martinyuk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martinyuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata 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 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFF 38: Boone vs. Silva
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
RaySpider walks into a stiff left hand from Kawamata.
Kawamata weaves into range and cracks RaySpider right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! RaySpider goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kawamata is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata!

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