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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Toyokawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Toyokawa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews pushes Toyokawa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Toyokawa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Andrews drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Toyokawa.
Andrews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Toyokawa.
Andrews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrews swings wildly with an uppercut but Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews wants to stall.
Andrews lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toyokawa.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Toyokawa.
Andrews scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toyokawa blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Toyokawa.
Andrews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrews scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toyokawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Toyokawa is leaning against Andrews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toyokawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Toyokawa - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Toyokawa.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews misses with a punch on the inside.
Toyokawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrews swings wildly with an uppercut but Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toyokawa lands with a left to the head.
Andrews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrews misses with a punch on the inside.
Toyokawa is leaning against Andrews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Toyokawa.
A right handed body shot lands from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa works on Andrews's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toyokawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toyokawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toyokawa digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toyokawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa works on Andrews's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toyokawa is leaning against Andrews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toyokawa cracks Andrews with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toyokawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Toyokawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrews or not.
Toyokawa lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toyokawa.
Andrews is rocked!
Toyokawa lands a left hand.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Toyokawa as the two fighters clinch.
Andrews takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Toyokawa on the inside.
A body shot lands from Toyokawa.
A short right from Toyokawa on the inside.
Toyokawa digs a right hand into Andrews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrews's gas tank.
Toyokawa is leaning against Andrews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Toyokawa on the inside.
Toyokawa cracks Andrews with a nice body shot.
Toyokawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa lands a body punch.
Toyokawa lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Toyokawa.
A left hand lands to the body for Toyokawa.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa is working Andrews over against the ropes.
Toyokawa lands an uppercut.
Toyokawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toyokawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toyokawa prevents a body shot from Andrews.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toyokawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Toyokawa digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toyokawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Andrews fails to land.
Good body shot from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Toyokawa as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa is working Andrews over against the ropes.
Toyokawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toyokawa digs a right hand into Andrews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrews's gas tank.
Toyokawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrews or not.
Toyokawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Andrews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toyokawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toyokawa is leaning against Andrews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toyokawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toyokawa lands with a left to the head.
Toyokawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrews or not.
Toyokawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa blocks an uppercut.
Andrews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Toyokawa presses Andrews against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Toyokawa.
Toyokawa is working Andrews over against the ropes.
Toyokawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrewss head.
Toyokawa presses Andrews against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toyokawa blocks an elbow strike.
Toyokawa lands a body punch.
Toyokawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Toyokawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toyokawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrews or not.
Toyokawa pushes Andrews back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrews or not.
Toyokawa pushes Andrews back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Andrews misses with a body punch.
Toyokawa lands a right hand.
Toyokawa scores with a hook to the body.
Toyokawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toyokawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa lands a body shot.
Toyokawa pushes Andrews back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toyokawa pushes Andrews back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Toyokawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toyokawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toyokawa lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Toyokawa.
A body shot lands from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrews misses with the head strike.
Toyokawa lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toyokawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toyokawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toyokawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Toyokawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toyokawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrews looking to stall.
Toyokawa lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toyokawa lands with a left to the head.
Andrews takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa blocks an elbow strike from Andrews.
Nice body punch from Toyokawa.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Toyokawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toyokawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toyokawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa pushes Andrews back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrews takes a shot to the head.
Toyokawa lands a body shot.
Toyokawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrews misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Toyokawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Toyokawa misses.
Toyokawa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrews is out of range.
Takeru Toyokawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Toyokawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa throws a leg kick but Andrews checks it.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andrews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andrews tries to score with some ground and pound. Toyokawa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Andrews working away.
Andrews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toyokawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Andrews working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyokawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toyokawa is pushing Andrews's head away, looking to escape. Andrews manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toyokawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andrews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toyokawa is trying to improve his position.
Toyokawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Andrews is trying to get an arm triangle but Toyokawa is defending well.
Andrews tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toyokawa's legs.
Toyokawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andrews off and has taken his back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two 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.
Toyokawa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Andrews is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrews is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andrews is working hard here to advance position.
Toyokawa loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Andrews hold on?
Toyokawa gets his hands free as Andrews looks to control.
Andrews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toyokawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Andrews right now.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control the action but Toyokawa just sinks the hooks in.
Andrews rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Toyokawa wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews is looking to clinch.
Toyokawa drops Andrews with a beautiful combination! Andrews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toyokawa is looking for the KO!
It looks like Wayne Andrews has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Toyokawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toyokawa moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toyokawa.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrews.
Andrews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toyokawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toyokawa pushes Andrews back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toyokawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Toyokawa is working Andrews over against the ropes.
Andrews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toyokawa lands a nice uppercut.
Toyokawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Toyokawa lands a nice uppercut.
Toyokawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toyokawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Toyokawa.
Toyokawa is leaning against Andrews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toyokawa lands a body punch.
Toyokawa lands a left hand.
Takeru Toyokawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toyokawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toyokawa lands with a left to the head.
Toyokawa scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa works on Andrews's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toyokawa digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toyokawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Toyokawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toyokawa scores with a hook to the body.
Andrews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toyokawa is working Andrews over against the ropes.
Toyokawa lands a body punch.
Toyokawa works on Andrews's body with a couple of short punches.
Toyokawa scores with a hook to the body.
Toyokawa lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Toyokawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Andrews's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Toyokawa is looking to clinch.
Toyokawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrews circles away.
Andrews moves into the clinch successfully.
Toyokawa lands with a left to the head.
Toyokawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toyokawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrews blocks an uppercut.
Andrews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toyokawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toyokawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrews successfully pulls guard.
Andrews looking for a guillotine here but Toyokawa defends easily.
Toyokawa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Toyokawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrews circles away.
Toyokawa scores with a nice right hand.
Toyokawa closes the distance but Andrews moves to the side
and Andrews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toyokawa working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyokawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toyokawa wants to stand up but Andrews is controlling him.
Andrews passes into half guard.
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toyokawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toyokawa tries to kick Andrews off but Andrews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toyokawa tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Andrews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toyokawa is just riding it out for now. Andrews eventually gives up the hold.
Andrews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toyokawa keeps working.
Andrews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Toyokawa defending well though.
Toyokawa wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick from Toyokawa.
Andrews moves into the clinch successfully.
Toyokawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toyokawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Toyokawa just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Toyokawa as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands an uppercut.
Andrews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toyokawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa blocks the elbow strike.
Toyokawa pushes Andrews back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toyokawa lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Toyokawa.
Toyokawa scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa digs a right hand into Andrews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrews's gas tank.
Toyokawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa presses Andrews against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrews swings wildly with an uppercut but Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrewss head.
Toyokawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Toyokawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Toyokawa on the inside.
Toyokawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toyokawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toyokawa.
A short left from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Andrews throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Toyokawa.
A hook to the body from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toyokawa cracks Andrews with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Toyokawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toyokawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrews fails to pull guard.
Toyokawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toyokawa lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Toyokawa on the inside.
Toyokawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
A short right from Toyokawa on the inside.
Toyokawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow.
Toyokawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toyokawa lands a left hand.
Andrews is trying to drag Toyokawa to the mat but Toyokawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Toyokawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toyokawa lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andrews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toyokawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeru Toyokawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrews working aggressively here.
A short right from Toyokawa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toyokawa works on Andrews's body with a couple of short punches.
Toyokawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Toyokawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toyokawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Toyokawa as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Toyokawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toyokawa 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Toyokawa!
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