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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kento Kawamata (ranked 1201 p4p, 1308 weight class) and Tank Ispa (ranked 174 p4p, 185 weight class). Kento Kawamata could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tank Ispa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kento Kawamata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tank Ispa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Ispa clinches up against the cage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
Kawamata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ispa, pushing him back against the cage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata makes his way to full guard, as Ispa worked for a kimura.
Kawamata looking to control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. '.
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