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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Asakura (ranked 2196 p4p, 1840 weight class) and Wawrzyniec Sidor (ranked 153 p4p, 134 weight class). Sidor has chosen Regulamin zabijania (Regulamin zabijania ) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wawrzyniec Sidor!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Sidor moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Sidor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asakura did well to prevent Sidor getting side control.
Sidor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asakura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sidor trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidor stops Asakura from standing up.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Sidor tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sidor trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sidor slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Sidor avoids them all with ease.
Sidor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidor throws a leg kick which misses Asakura's front leg but catches the back leg as Asakura tries to avoid it.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidor lands a head kick. Asakura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sidor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Asakura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidor counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Sidor is out of range.
It seemed like Sidor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura throws a body punch but Sidor moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sidor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura misses the jab.
Sidor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asakura doesn't seem bothered though.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Sidor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Sidor cracks Asakura with a good jab.
Sidor walks into a left hand.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidor counters with a head kick.
We've been told by Asakura's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Sidor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidor connects with a high kick.
Sidor slips a straight right by Asakura.
Sidor throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidor scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sidor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Sidor's shoulder, as Sidor tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidor moves away.
Sidor connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Sidor.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidor counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidor moves into the clinch.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sidor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Sidor saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sidor.
Asakura misses the jab.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Sidor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Sidor counters with a nice body shot.
Sidor works Asakura's body with a nice hook.
Sidor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asakura in his tracks.
Asakura misses with a shot to the body
and Sidor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Sidor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Sidor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sidor ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Sidor.
Sidor misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wawrzyniec Sidor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sidor slips a jab from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura throws a lazy head kick
and Sidor counters with a straight right hand.
Sidor misses with a few strikes there.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Sidor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sidor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Sidor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Sidor. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sidor misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Sidor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sidor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sidor blocks a jab.
Sidor misses with a body kick.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Sidor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asakura.
Asakura misses the jab.
Asakura 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.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Sidor.
Sidor with the inside leg kick.
Asakura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidor tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Sidor uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura looks to land a combination but Sidor avoids it well.
Sidor throws a body kick that misses
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidor misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Sidor avoids them all with ease.
Sidor throws a head kick that misses.
Sidor blocks a jab.
Asakura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidor finds it's way round the side to connect with Asakura's head.
Sidor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura takes one to the side of the head.
Sidor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asakura doesn't seem bothered though.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Sidor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Sidor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Sidor.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Sidor counters with a good, hard body kick but Asakura shrugs it off.
Sidor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidor lands a leg kick that knocks Asakura off balance momentarily.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sidor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidor misses with a double jab.
Sidor connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidor moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Sidor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidor blocks a jab.
Asakura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asakura throws a lazy head kick
and Sidor counters with a two punch combo.
Sidor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sidor ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Sidor catches Asakura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Sidor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Sidor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sidor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Sidor moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidor connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sidor cracks Asakura with an open hand slap.
Asakura is rocked!
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wawrzyniec Sidor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sidor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.
Sidor moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Sidor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Sidor finds it's way through Asakura's defenses.
Sidor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura gets caught napping as Sidor dives in and scores a takedown. Asakura manages to retain guard.
Sidor won't allow Asakura to get back to his feet.
Sidor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asakura's guard.
Asakura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sidor controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sidor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidor tries to stand but Asakura is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Sidor tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sidor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sidor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidor keeps Asakura at a distance using the push kick.
Asakura moves forwards but Sidor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - Sidor scores with a four punch combination!
Sidor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asakura.
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sidor slips under a jab.
Sidor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sidor.
Sidor scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Sidor.
Asakura throws a lazy head kick
and Sidor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sidor ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Sidor with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidor.
Sidor scores with a jab to the body.
Wawrzyniec Sidor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidor moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sidor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Sidor finds it's way through Asakura's defenses.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Sidor.
Sidor works over Asakura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Sidor.
A head kick misses from Sidor.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidor throws a push kick but Asakura slaps the foot to one side.
Sidor misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Asakura misses
and Sidor counters with a one-two to the body.
Sidor scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sidor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Kai Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Asakura swings for the body but Sidor moves out of range.
Asakura throws a head kick but Sidor moves out of range.
Asakura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sidor. Sidor obviously looking to wear him down.
Sidor throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wawrzyniec Sidor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sidor throws a head kick that half lands.
Asakura cracks Sidor with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wawrzyniec Sidor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sidor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wawrzyniec Sidor!
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