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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikuru Asakura (ranked 4354 p4p, 2963 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 338 p4p, 262 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikuru Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Banner!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick from Asakura.
Banner works Asakura's body with a nice hook.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
A big left from Banner misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Banner cracks Asakura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Asakura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner cracks Asakura with a good jab.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Banner throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Banner defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Banner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Banner takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura digs a good hook to Banner's body.
Banner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Asakura.
Banner works over Asakura's head and body with a nice combination.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Asakura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asakura is rocked!
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner's head backwards.
Asakura seems to have got his legs back now.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Banner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Asakura lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Asakura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner slips a straight right by Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Mikuru Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner misses with the combination.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner misses with a hook
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Asakura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asakura lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asakura's hands.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Asakura throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Asakura.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Banner is rocked!
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Asakura back to the cage. Banner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikuru Asakura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Banner throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Banner stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner misses with a body punch
and Asakura counters with a nice body kick.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner works over Asakura's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asakura.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Crunch! Asakura slams his shin into Banner's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asakura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Asakura throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Asakura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Banner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Banner throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Asakura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikuru Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikuru Asakura!
A victorious Mikuru Asakura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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