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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Katsuhito (ranked 1990 p4p, 4001 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 202 p4p, 359 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McFistface's choice of entrance music: Tiptoe Through The Tulips. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Katsuhito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFistface lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Katsuhito avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsuhito throws a lazy right hand but McFistface sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
McFistface throws a leg kick but Katsuhito sees it coming and moves out of range.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsuhito throws a body kick that misses.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McFistface misses.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsuhito circles away.
McFistface just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKatsuhito.
McFistface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsuhito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFistface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsuhito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuhito tries to keep at a distance but McFistface has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katsuhito gets control of McFistface's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katsuhito will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McFistface postures up and lands a big shot to Katsuhito's brow.
Katsuhito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Katsuhito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface is fighting to break Katsuhito's control of his arms but Katsuhito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Katsuhito is retaining full guard.
Katsuhito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFistface advances to half guard.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface trying to advance position but Katsuhito counters by regaining guard.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface has gone for a leg lock! Katsuhito slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFistface's guard.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Katsuhito from controlling successfully.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katsuhito keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass.
Katsuhito wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsuhito has wrist control.
McFistface content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McFistface passes Katsuhito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFistface lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface prevents Katsuhito from improving his position.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface postures up.
McFistface trying to advance position but Katsuhito counters by regaining guard.
McFistface throws a big right hand that misses.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface drops back, looking for a kneebar! Katsuhito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Katsuhito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Katsuhito!
McFistface stops Katsuhito from passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhito is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McFistface knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Katsuhito wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
McFistface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Katsuhito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Katsuhito postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Katsuhito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McFistface is trying to get back to half guard.
Katsuhito controlling the position from side mount.
Katsuhito wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
McFistface looking for a sweep but Katsuhito has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhito goes for an armbar but McFistface turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McFistface.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McFistface stands up over Katsuhito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katsuhito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McFistface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Katsuhito blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katsuhito can't keep his opponent in guard - McFistface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsuhito sees it coming and defends easily.
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Katsuhito has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsuhito sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Katsuhito defends the submission attempt.
McFistface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katsuhito is just riding it out for now. McFistface eventually gives up the hold.
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Katsuhito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McFistface is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Katsuhito missing with a left hand there. McFistface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFistface lands a head kick!
McFistface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katsuhito walks into a stiff left hand from McFistface.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
McFistface throws a body punch but Katsuhito moves out of range.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Katsuhito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFistface.
Katsuhito thinks about countering with a head kick.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
McFistface tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Katsuhito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katsuhito throws a jab when McFistface was well out of range.
Katsuhito swinging wildly here.
Katsuhito throws a body punch but McFistface moves out of range.
Koji Katsuhito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuhito drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
McFistface successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Katsuhito from controlling successfully.
Katsuhito throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface is trying to keep Katsuhito in close.
Katsuhito tries to free his leg and advance position but McFistface is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface wants to stand but Katsuhito is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dougie McFistface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsuhito works the jab nicely.
Katsuhito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katsuhito scores with a head kick.
Katsuhito thuds a left hand into McFistface's body.
Katsuhito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
enabling Katsuhito to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface avoids the body shot from Katsuhito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhito misses with a straight right.
McFistface lands a head kick. Katsuhito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Katsuhito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
McFistface tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katsuhito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFistface blocks a jab.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Katsuhito is avoiding it.
Katsuhito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.
Katsuhito decides to pull guard.
Katsuhito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it.
Katsuhito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
Katsuhito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFistface defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFistface lands a couple of digs.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it.
Katsuhito working for a triangle but McFistface defends it easily.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsuhito has wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McFistface slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McFistface looks up at the clock and then as Katsuhito takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McFistface smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McFistface working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katsuhito can't do much from the bottom here.
McFistface scoring with punches and elbows.
McFistface scoring with punches from side control.
McFistface creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Katsuhito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McFistface lands a nice forearm strike.
McFistface is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Katsuhito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is trying to get an arm triangle but Katsuhito is defending well.
McFistface throwing strikes but Katsuhito manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Katsuhito misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping him busy.
McFistface is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Katsuhito.
Katsuhito goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McFistface rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Katsuhito's guard! Nice work there by McFistface!
McFistface being controlled here momentarily.
McFistface loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McFistface has gone for a leg lock! Katsuhito slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFistface's guard.
McFistface is adopting a defensive guard.
Katsuhito trying to move into half guard but instead McFistface has managed to sweep!
Katsuhito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsuhito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McFistface postures up and lands a big shot to Katsuhito's brow.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface passes Katsuhito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McFistface is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Katsuhito defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dougie McFistface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsuhito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
Katsuhito looks to land a left hand but McFistface moved out of range nicely.
Katsuhito scores with a nice right hand.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katsuhito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katsuhito 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.
McFistface will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsuhito has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFistface takes a shot to the head.
Katsuhito tries to stall but McFistface uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Katsuhito won't allow it.
Katsuhito has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McFistface uses from the top position.
McFistface wants to pass the guard but Katsuhito is keeping the position.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFistface throws an elbow that misses. Katsuhito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McFistface's guard. Nice move by Katsuhito!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuhito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McFistface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McFistface seems to be looking for submissions.
Katsuhito blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface postures up.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katsuhito defending well though.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura but Katsuhito is defending well.
McFistface is thwarting Katsuhito's attempts to control the position.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Katsuhito is controlling McFistface's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katsuhito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McFistface finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsuhito's head.
McFistface darts in and clinches Katsuhito up against the cage.
McFistface has hold of one of Katsuhito's legs. Katsuhito is fighting the takedown attempt but McFistface gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface throws a strike but Katsuhito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Katsuhito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McFistface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Katsuhito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McFistface has Katsuhito in his guard.
Koji Katsuhito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katsuhito manages to get himself to full guard.
McFistface working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McFistface postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Katsuhito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McFistface, into his guard.
McFistface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dougie McFistface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katsuhito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McFistface pulls Katsuhito in close to his closed guard and prevents Katsuhito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katsuhito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McFistface has Katsuhito pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsuhito throwing strikes from guard but McFistface blocks nicely.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!
McFistface is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuhito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuhito looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhito keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katsuhito misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katsuhito blocks a head kick by McFistface.
McFistface tries to clinch there but Katsuhito circles away.
Katsuhito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McFistface lands a head kick. Katsuhito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McFistface lands a head kick!
McFistface tries to clinch but Katsuhito moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsuhito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
Katsuhito connects with a body shot that sends McFistface's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougie McFistface.
I've got McFistface winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougie McFistface!
An out of breath Dougie McFistface thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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