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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sun Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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221 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Machida!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato thuds his shin into the meat of Machida's side.
A solid body kick from Kato.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Kato throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Kato moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Kato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kato lands a high kick!
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kato can pounce on him.
Kato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida lunges at Kato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kato's hand.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Kato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida blocks a head kick by Kato.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kato - that will leave a mark!
Kato lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Kato.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kato throws a body kick that misses.
Kato scores with a head kick.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Kato scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato thuds his shin into the meat of Machida's side.
Kato is breathing heavily.
Kato tries a head kick but it misses.
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Kato slips the punch.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida throws a series of punches but Kato avoids them all with ease.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Kato sees coming a mile off.
Machida throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kato throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kato.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kato counters with a nice body kick.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Kato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kato wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Kato.
Machida keeps control of Kato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Machida to work.
Kato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kato can't break the clinch.
Machida prevents Kato from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoiding damage.
Kato wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshi Machida.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kato.
Sun Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kato.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kato.
Kato throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kato throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machida avoids the head kick by Kato.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kato. Kato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kato.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida looks to throw a body kick
and Kato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kato avoids a kick to the body.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kato is out of range.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kato throws a lazy head kick
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida has Kato pressed against the cage.
Kato can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Kato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Kato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida throws out a leg kick but Kato moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
Machida moves out of range as Kato throws a body kick.
Machida is looking to score with low kicks.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sun Kato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Kato slams his shin into Machida's torso.
Kato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machida in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kato throws a head kick that half lands.
Kato throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida moves out of range as Kato throws a body kick.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato scores with a head kick.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Kato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kato throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida avoids the head kick by Kato.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kato slips under a jab.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Kato avoids it.
Machida blocks a head kick by Kato.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Machida moves into the clinch successfully.
Kato is trying to break free.
Machida prevents Kato from breaking the clinch.
Machida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kato is trying to break free.
Kato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kato is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kato stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kato wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida avoiding damage.
Kato is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kato is trying to break free.
Kato has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida prevents Kato from breaking the clinch.
Kato tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Kato wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida blocks the elbow strike.
Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kato is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Kato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kato wants to stall.
Kato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kato has Machida pushed against the cage.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kato tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Kato.
Machida prevents Kato from breaking the clinch.
Kato trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
Kato can't break the clinch.
Kato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kato can't break the clinch.
Kato is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Kato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kato is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kato is trying to break free.
Kato tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sun Kato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kato throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Machida avoids the head kick by Kato.
Machida looks to land a combination but Kato avoids it well.
Kato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kato throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida has managed to clinch.
Machida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Kato trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kato wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The is referee keeping an eye on Machida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida avoids the head kick by Kato.
Kato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Kato lands a head kick!
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Kato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kato.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Kato blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida looks for the body kick but Kato saw that one coming.
Good work by Kato as he checks the leg kick.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Kato.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
Machida slow jab from Kato misses its intended target.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Kato throws a head kick that half lands.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Kato counters with a big head kick but Machida shrugs it off.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kato.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Kato.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Kato misses with a head kick.
Kato lands with a slapping head kick.
Kato avoids the head kick by Machida.
Kato scores with a kick to the body.
A big head kick from Kato and Machida is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Machida is rocked!
Machida keeping full guard, as Kato tries to pass.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Kato finish him?
Kato pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida kicks off Kato and gets to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Kato moves out of range.
Kato misses with a body kick.
Kato tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida avoids the head kick by Kato.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Kato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kato, right into the meat.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Kato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kato tries a head kick but it misses.
Kato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machida. That one must have hurt.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Kato moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Kato slips under a jab from Machida.
Kato avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kato is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida controlling the action here for a moment.
Kato trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
Yoshi Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kato has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Kato!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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