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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Daiki Suzuki (ranked 2991 p4p, 4540 weight class) and Urjo Sokk (ranked 168 p4p, 165 weight class). The key to victory for Daiki Suzuki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daiki Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urjo Sokk!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suzuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Sokk throws a body kick that misses.
Suzuki throws a big shot that misses.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Sokk throws a head kick that misses.
Sokk misses with a body shot.
Sokk dodges the punch combination from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sokk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suzuki.
A head kick misses from Sokk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokk tries to clinch there but Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick and Sokk moves out of range easily.
Sokk swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a right hand that Sokk ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokk also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokk throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
Suzuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sokk takes one to the side of the head.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sokk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Suzuki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sokk is trying to break the clinch but Suzuki is controlling him.
Suzuki manages to break the clinch.
Suzuki is looking to slow Sokk down with leg kicks.
Sokk gets tackled into the ropes by Suzuki. Suzuki maintains the clinch.
Suzuki has Sokk pressed against the ropes.
Sokk manages to break the clinch.
Suzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Suzuki rushes Sokk and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokk pushes Suzuki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suzuki is trying to force a seperation but Sokk has the dominant position.
Suzuki lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Urjo Sokk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sokk throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suzuki throws a front kick to the face that drops Sokk face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Daiki Suzuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kanetake Makio (ranked 3044 p4p, 5571 weight class) and Vanderlei Branco (ranked 121 p4p, 207 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vanderlei Branco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanetake Makio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanderlei Branco!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makio lands with a nice combination. Branco backs away looking to recover.
Branco moves into the clinch.
Makio has had enough of the clinch but Branco keeps him there for the moment.
Makio trying to stall but Branco improves his position.
Branco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makio's efforts to push away.
Makio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Branco trying to stall but Makio improves his position.
Branco is stalling here.
Branco stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco trying to control the position but instead, Makio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Branco into the ropes.
Branco leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vanderlei Branco.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makio wants to break free but Branco has control.
Makio tries to circle away but Branco has him pinned against the ropes.
Branco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Branco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Branco slows down the pace here.
Makio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Branco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Branco trying to stall but Makio improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vanderlei Branco.
Branco is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Makio just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Branco has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kanetake Makio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jake Dunn (ranked 24382 p4p, 4590 weight class) and Yuki Honda (ranked 217 p4p, 170 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Honda!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda lands a slapping body shot.
Honda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dunn counters with an inside leg kick.
Honda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dunn.
Honda wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Dunn scores with a three punch combo!
Honda doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
Dunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Dunn tries to circle away but Honda has him pinned against the ropes.
Honda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Honda letting Dunn take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Dunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Dunn has had enough of the clinch but Honda keeps him there for the moment.
Honda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunn is trying to force a seperation but Honda has the dominant position.
Honda pushes Dunn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honda tries to stall but Dunn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Honda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dunn tries to stall but Honda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Honda has double underhooks.
Dunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Honda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Honda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Honda on the inside.
Honda breaks the clinch.
Honda tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Honda throws out a head kick that Dunn doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dunn crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dunn's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Honda throws a push kick but Dunn slaps the foot to one side.
Honda catches Dunn napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Dunn goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yuki Honda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mabolza Ritchie (ranked 4051 p4p, 4588 weight class) and Tomoya Yamamoto (ranked 205 p4p, 168 weight class). Tomoya Yamamoto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mabolza Ritchie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomoya Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritchie tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritchie drives through and clinches with Yamamoto against the ropes.
Ritchie is trying to break free.
Ritchie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Ritchie managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Ritchie misses.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Ritchie against the ropes.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Mabolza Ritchie has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritchie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ritchie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritchie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ritchie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritchie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ritchie tries to clinch up
and Yamamoto counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Ritchie on his ass! Ritchie wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Ritchie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ritchie doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto blocks the body kick.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Ritchie misses
and Yamamoto counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Ritchie on his ass! Ritchie wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Ritchie is breathing heavily.
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!
Ritchie darts in trying to clinch
and as Ritchie tries to get back out of range, Yamamoto steps forwards and cracks Ritchie with a beautiful high kick! Ritchie goes down! Oh, he's out! He's out cold! No need for a referee count here - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tomoya Yamamoto!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bear Loman (ranked 2181 p4p, 4844 weight class) and Lal Hnawka (ranked 71 p4p, 220 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Bear Loman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lal Hnawka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bear Loman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lal Hnawka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hnawka pushes Loman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Loman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hnawka has him pressed against the ropes.
Hnawka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loman has him pressed against the ropes.
Loman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hnawka throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loman as Hnawka tries to tie him up.
Loman working hard to break the clinch.
Hnawka is trying to push Loman away but Loman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hnawka stalling in the clinch but Loman improves position.
Loman breaks the clinch.
Hnawka fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hnawka tries to clinch up but Loman circles away and keeps his distance.
Loman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hnawka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Loman misses the target.
Loman checks the leg kick.
Hnawka wants to clinch but Loman slips to the side
and Loman counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hnawka tries to clinch up.
Hnawka throws a lazy head kick
and Loman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hnawka throws a wild body kick that Loman sees coming a mile off.
Loman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hnawka wants to clinch.
Hnawka wants to clinch but Loman slips to the side
and Loman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lal Hnawka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hnawka moves in looking to clinch but Loman pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hnawka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hnawka is looking to control Loman's arms but Loman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hnawka has his back to the ropes.
Hnawka missing with knees to the body.
Hnawka tries to break the clinch but Loman is controlling the position.
Hnawka tries to circle away but Loman has him pinned against the ropes.
Loman manages to break the clinch.
Hnawka closes the distance and pushes Loman back into the ropes.
Hnawka wants to get back to striking at distance but Loman won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loman.
Loman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hnawka wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Loman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hnawka tries to clinch
and Loman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hnawka tries to clinch up but Loman circles away and keeps his distance.
Loman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hnawka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Loman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hnawka tries to close the distance and clinch but Loman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hnawka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loman.
Hnawka wants to clinch up but Loman keeps it at a distance.
Loman throws a head kick that misses.
Hnawka closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hnawka is trying to maintain a safe position but Loman gets an underhook and turns Hnawka into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hnawka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hnawka tries to break free but Loman pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hnawka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loman avoiding damage as Hnawka throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hnawka wants to break free but Loman has control.
Hnawka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hnawka has Loman pressed against the ropes, preventing Loman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hnawka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hnawka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hnawka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Loman breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hnawka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hnawka slips a jab from Loman.
A head kick misses from Hnawka.
Loman is looking to counter punch.
Hnawka takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hnawka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loman has him pressed against the ropes.
Loman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loman working hard to break the clinch.
Loman wants to get back to striking at distance but Hnawka won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Loman has Hnawka pressed against the ropes, preventing Hnawka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear Loman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hnawka tries to clinch but Loman moves out of range.
Hnawka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lal Hnawka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hnawka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loman blocks a head kick by Hnawka.
Loman is looking to counter punch.
Hnawka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Loman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hnawka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hnawka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hnawka closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Loman.
Hnawka can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loman is looking to break free of the clinch but Hnawka has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman is trying to break the clinch but Hnawka is controlling him.
Hnawka is trying to break free.
Loman is trying to force a seperation but Hnawka has the dominant position.
Hnawka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hnawka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hnawka working hard to break the clinch.
Loman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hnawka lands with a shot to the body.
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hnawka is looking to clinch but Loman is avoiding it.
Loman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bear Loman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hnawka misses with a two punch combination.
Hnawka fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hnawka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Loman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hnawka throws a jab when Loman was well out of range.
Loman throwing a counter right hand but Hnawka manages to avoid it.
Hnawka doesn't manage to clinch there - Loman circles away.
Loman throwing a counter right hand but Hnawka manages to avoid it.
Hnawka is looking to clinch but Loman is avoiding it.
Hnawka doesn't manage to clinch there - Loman circles away.
Hnawka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Loman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hnawka is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hnawka throws a head kick but Loman moves out of range.
Lal Hnawka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hnawka moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hnawka.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bear Loman.
I think Loman 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bear Loman!
The defeated Lal Hnawka had this to say: 'I will be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sakichi Kawamura (ranked 4585 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Shunosuke Okubo (ranked 173 p4p, 119 weight class). Okubo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Shunosuke Okubo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakichi Kawamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunosuke Okubo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamura is looking to clinch.
Okubo throws out a loose jab but Kawamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamura throws a combination that misses
and Okubo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawamura dodges the punch combination from Okubo.
Okubo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okubo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamura manages to avoid it.
Kawamura really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Okubo avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Okubo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okubo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okubo tries to clinch up but Kawamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Okubo scores with a one two! Kawamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Okubo looks winded!
Okubo is looking to clinch.
Okubo darts in trying to clinch
and Kawamura counters with a left and a right that stings Okubo.
Kawamura scores with a push kick.
Kawamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okubo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kawamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawamura has Okubo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamura lands with a right to the head.
Kawamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Okubo won't allow it.
Kawamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamura manages to break the clinch.
Kawamura moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Okubo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawamura manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Kawamura.
Kawamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kawamura presses Okubo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakichi Kawamura dominated that 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.
Kawamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamura misses with an uppercut.
Kawamura misses with a kick to the body.
Okubo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kawamura throws a right and a left that Okubo avoids nicely.
Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kawamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakichi Kawamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawamura misses with a double jab.
Okubo misses with a head kick.
Kawamura throws a sloppy head kick and Okubo moves out of range easily.
Kawamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Okubo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okubo working hard to break the clinch.
Kawamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okubo or not.
Kawamura breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamura clinches up with Okubo and pushes him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Okubo.
Kawamura stalling in the clinch but Okubo improves position.
Okubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamura prevents Okubo from breaking the clinch.
Kawamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okubo can do to turn this around?
Kawamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okubo throws a right hand that Kawamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawamura also avoids with ease.
Kawamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawamura duly obliges.
It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.
Kawamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Okubo throws a wild body kick that Kawamura sees coming a mile off.
Okubo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura forces Okubo back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawamura clinches up against the ropes.
Kawamura has Okubo pressed against the ropes, preventing Okubo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakichi Kawamura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawamura moves in looking to clinch but Okubo pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Kawamura.
Kawamura jabs Okubo right on the nose. Okubo blinks but takes it well.
Kawamura connects with a right hand. Okubo shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakichi Kawamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shunosuke Okubo'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. 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.
Kawamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Okubo moves in looking to clinch but Kawamura pushes him off.
Okubo gets a clinch.
Okubo working hard to break the clinch.
Kawamura is trying to break the clinch but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes.
Kawamura lands an uppercut.
Kawamura can't break the clinch.
Kawamura is stalling here.
Okubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okubo 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.
Okubo throws a leg kick but Kawamura moved away.
Okubo avoids the head kick by Kawamura.
Okubo tries to counter with a clinch but Kawamura shakes him off and moves away.
Kawamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawamura throws a shot to the body.
Okubo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamura is just out of range.
Kawamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okubo feints a counter leg kick.
Okubo pushes Kawamura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Okubo has Kawamura pressed against the ropes, preventing Kawamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Kawamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawamura trying to control the position but instead, Okubo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawamura into the ropes.
Kawamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okubo.
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura moves into range and clinches up with Okubo.
Kawamura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kawamura breaks from the clinch.
Kawamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakichi Kawamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Okubo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawamura can pounce on him.
Kawamura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okubo's head.
Kawamura tries to bum rush Okubo with a series of wild strikes but Okubo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okubo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kawamura forces Okubo back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shunosuke Okubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakichi Kawamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakichi Kawamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawamura 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakichi Kawamura!
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FIGHT
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