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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 4319 p4p, 20806 weight class) and KarateO Masuta (ranked 108 p4p, 146 weight class). Masuta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Can Dance . KarateO Masuta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
Granite chin
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KarateO Masuta !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masuta throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Built!
We've been informed that Masuta 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.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Built.
Masuta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masuta misses with a head kick.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta throws a big shot that misses.
Masuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masuta counters with a body kick.
Built pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masuta misses with a low kick as Built jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Built. Those never looked like landing.
Built avoids the head kick by Masuta .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Built pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masuta back to the ropes. Built follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Masuta misses with a body shot.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built blocks the body kick.
Built moves out of range as Masuta strikes.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Masuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masuta throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masuta misses with a looping left.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Built.
A combination from Built does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
Masuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Masuta misses.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Built.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masuta throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Built.
Built lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built slips a jab from Masuta .
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Masuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masuta can do to turn this around?
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta misses the body punch
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Masuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick by Masuta misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Masuta .
Masuta misses with a hook.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built throws a combination that misses
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masuta misses with a looping left.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masuta misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Built.
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Masuta is predictable there
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Masuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta misses with a hook
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Built. Those never looked like landing.
Masuta misses with a wild body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built had his way with KarateO Masuta in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Masuta throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Built avoids the body shot from Masuta .
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Built.
Masuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
Built connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Masuta misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masuta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Built is looking to slow Masuta down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
Built backing away here, and Masuta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!
Molokai Built 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.
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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