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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 2706 p4p, 2183 weight class) and Robert Lee (ranked 398 p4p, 334 weight class). Robert Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenichi Misahawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misahawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Misahawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Misahawa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a high kick!
Misahawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Misahawa thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Misahawa won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Misahawa is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Misahawa instead regains half guard.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Misahawa is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Misahawa pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Misahawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Misahawa trying to control but Lee postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Misahawa is defending well.
Lee throws a strike but Misahawa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Misahawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misahawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee trying to control but Misahawa is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Misahawa looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Misahawa lands a right hook to the body.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Misahawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Misahawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee jumps guard and drags Misahawa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee working for a triangle but Misahawa defends it easily.
Misahawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Misahawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Misahawa misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Misahawa defends the submission attempt.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Misahawa defending well.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Misahawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is trying to control. Misahawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa is looking to escape.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Misahawa defends it.
Misahawa is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Misahawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Misahawa has his hands clasped together around Lee's back. He's all about the action.
Lee wants to control but Misahawa is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee prevents Misahawa from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Misahawa misses the jab.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misahawa.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenichi Misahawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misahawa closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misahawa smiles and moves away.
Misahawa lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa lands with a nice body punch.
Misahawa looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Misahawa.
Misahawa pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Misahawa has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Misahawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Misahawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misahawa misses with a punch to the body.
Misahawa misses with a knee to the head.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Misahawa fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Misahawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Misahawa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Misahawa lands with a shot to the body.
Misahawa throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Misahawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Misahawa cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Misahawa is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Misahawa throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee with the counter takedown but Misahawa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Misahawa lands a right hook to the body.
Lee defending well as Misahawa loads up on a big left hand.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misahawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Misahawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee throws out a counter right but Misahawa avoids it with no problem.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Misahawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Misahawa throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Lee slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Misahawa missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Misahawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Misahawa feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Misahawa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Misahawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Misahawa with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Misahawa lands.
Misahawa throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Misahawa only half commits.
Misahawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Misahawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Misahawa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Misahawa.
Lee tries for a takedown but Misahawa manages to get underhooks.
Misahawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Robert Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misahawa lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Misahawa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Misahawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Misahawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Misahawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Misahawa swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Misahawa jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a body shot.
Kenichi Misahawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Misahawa throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenichi Misahawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Misahawa, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Misahawa!
Kenichi Misahawa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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