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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 200 p4p, 437 weight class) and Robert Helpmann (ranked 31 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Minoru Ii down.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii gets tackled into the cage by Helpmann. Helpmann maintains the clinch.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii pushes Helpmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Helpmann controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
Helpmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Minoru Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the body
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann is trying to counter with his kicks.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann throws the kick towards the body but Minoru Ii avoids it.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helpmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann throws out a leg kick but Minoru Ii moves out of range and Helpmann only half commits.
Helpmann throws a body kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a hook but Minoru Ii avoids it easily.
Helpmann lands with a right hand.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii 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.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann lands with an overhand left.
Helpmann misses with a hook.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helpmann pushes Minoru Ii away with a front kick.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann misses with a body kick.
Minoru Ii staying out of range there.
Helpmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minoru Ii momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii 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.
Helpmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minoru Ii clobbers Helpmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann thinks about the counter body kick.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helpmann.
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Helpmann slams his shin into Minoru Ii's torso.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Minoru Ii off balance momentarily.
Helpmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Helpmann responds with a good body kick, but Minoru Ii manages to step out the way in time.
Helpmann delivers a nice body kick.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Minoru Ii misses
and Helpmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Helpmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Helpmann.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick from Helpmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helpmann scores with a hook.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Minoru Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii drops Helpmann with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Helpmann looks back up at him and smiles so Minoru Ii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a solid body kick.
Nice cross by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Minoru Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minoru Ii at a distance.
Helpmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helpmann is looking to chop away at Minoru Ii's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minoru Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helpmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minoru Ii checks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minoru Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Helpmann instigates a clinch.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii gets through Helpmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minoru Ii 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A relieved looking Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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