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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Kawaharazuka (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuki Kawaharazuka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawaharazuka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kawaharazuka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kawaharazuka blocks an elbow strike.
Kawaharazuka tries to pull guard but Saunders holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawaharazuka drops back down to his feet.
Saunders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saunders tries a body shot but Kawaharazuka blocks it.
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunders throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Kazuki Kawaharazuka has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawaharazuka.
Kawaharazuka tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders stops a takedown attempt from Kawaharazuka.
Kawaharazuka avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the cage.
Kawaharazuka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kawaharazuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.
Kawaharazuka looking to slow down the pace here.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawaharazuka misses with a knee to the head.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Kawaharazuka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawaharazuka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawaharazuka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saunders's efforts to push away.
Kawaharazuka wants a takedown.
John Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Kawaharazuka.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawaharazuka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saunders's efforts to push away.
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawaharazuka rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawaharazuka breaks the clinch.
Saunders throws out a loose jab but Kawaharazuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders tries to keep at a distance but Kawaharazuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Kawaharazuka is controlling him.
Kawaharazuka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawaharazuka manages to break the clinch.
Kawaharazuka lands a leg kick that knocks Saunders off balance momentarily.
Kawaharazuka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kawaharazuka throws an elbow but misses.
Kawaharazuka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saunders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawaharazuka blocks the elbow strike.
Kawaharazuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Kawaharazuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawaharazuka blocks an elbow strike.
Saunders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawaharazuka has him pressed against the cage.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawaharazuka is defending well for now.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawaharazuka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawaharazuka can't get the takedown.
Kawaharazuka dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawaharazuka avoids the damage to the body.
Kawaharazuka can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Kawaharazuka.
Kawaharazuka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawaharazuka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders looks for the body kick but Kawaharazuka saw that one coming.
Saunders jabs at Kawaharazuka's body.
Kawaharazuka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders lands with a good body shot.
Kawaharazuka looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawaharazuka moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawaharazuka shoots in but Saunders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kawaharazuka throws a solid leg kick but Saunders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawaharazuka.
Saunders tries to keep at a distance but Kawaharazuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kawaharazuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawaharazuka dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
Saunders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawaharazuka tries to pull guard but Saunders holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawaharazuka drops back down to his feet.
Kawaharazuka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kawaharazuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawaharazuka blocks an elbow strike from Saunders.
Kawaharazuka wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawaharazukas head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawaharazuka's brow.
Kawaharazuka avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Kawaharazuka avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Kawaharazuka wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawaharazuka.
Kawaharazuka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Kawaharazuka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawaharazuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saunders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kawaharazuka throws a head kick that misses
and Saunders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kawaharazuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saunders.
Saunders is looking to slow Kawaharazuka down with leg kicks.
Saunders lands with a hook. Kawaharazuka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saunders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saunders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Saunders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Kawaharazuka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saunders throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawaharazuka.
Saunders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kawaharazuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawaharazuka misses with a body kick.
Kawaharazuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Kawaharazuka throws a leg kick that misses.
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saunders.
Kawaharazuka shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawaharazuka is breathing heavily.
Kawaharazuka has managed to clinch.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saunders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawaharazuka has Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawaharazuka avoids it.
Saunders avoiding damage as Kawaharazuka throws knees to the body.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Kawaharazuka.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawaharazuka.
Kawaharazuka misses with the head strike.
Kawaharazuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Kawaharazuka dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawaharazuka.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Kawaharazuka misses with a knee strike.
Kawaharazuka manages to break the clinch.
Kawaharazuka blocks a head kick by Saunders.
Kawaharazuka shoots in for a double leg but Saunders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saunders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
Saunders pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawaharazuka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawaharazuka throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawaharazuka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saunders looks to land a combination but Kawaharazuka avoids it well.
Kawaharazuka moves into the clinch successfully.
John Saunders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
Kawaharazuka blocks an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders has Kawaharazuka pressed against the cage, preventing Kawaharazuka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kawaharazuka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saunders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Kawaharazuka.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawaharazuka backwards.
Kawaharazuka blocks the elbow strike.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike.
Kawaharazuka blocks the elbow strike.
Kawaharazuka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawaharazuka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saunders walks away with a smile on his face. Kawaharazuka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawaharazuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawaharazuka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to clinch up but Kawaharazuka keeps it at a distance.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawaharazuka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawaharazuka avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the cage.
Kawaharazuka has Saunders pushed against the cage.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawaharazuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawaharazuka.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawaharazuka avoids the damage to the body.
Kawaharazuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawaharazuka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Saunders throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
Kawaharazuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Kawaharazuka takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kawaharazuka throws an elbow but misses.
Kawaharazuka dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
Kawaharazuka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawaharazuka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a hook. Kawaharazuka ducked under it nicely.
Kawaharazuka closes the distance and pushes Saunders back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawaharazuka is defending well for now.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Kawaharazuka is controlling him.
Saunders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawaharazuka has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawaharazuka backwards.
Kawaharazuka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawaharazuka moves into the clinch.
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 John Saunders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Kawaharazuka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saunders misses with a body kick.
Kawaharazuka pushes Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders tries to circle away but Kawaharazuka has him pinned against the cage.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Kawaharazuka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawaharazuka managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Kawaharazuka misses with a knee strike.
Kawaharazuka blocks an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawaharazuka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawaharazuka.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawaharazuka's brow.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Kawaharazuka pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawaharazuka working a defensive guard here.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawaharazuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawaharazuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawaharazuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kawaharazuka trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Kawaharazuka pushes him off.
Kawaharazuka pushes Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawaharazuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawaharazuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Kawaharazuka moves out of range easily.
Saunders blocks a head kick by Kawaharazuka.
Kawaharazuka moves into the clinch.
Kawaharazuka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saunders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawaharazuka takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawaharazuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawaharazuka or not.
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders cracks a nice hook into Kawaharazuka's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders lands a head kick!
Kawaharazuka tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saunders pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawaharazuka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawaharazuka throws a head punch that misses.
Kawaharazuka tries to break free but Saunders pushes him back against the cage.
Kawaharazuka dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kawaharazuka drags the fight down to the ground.
Saunders wanted to stand there but Kawaharazuka had control of the position.
Kazuki Kawaharazuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawaharazuka trying to control the position.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawaharazuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kawaharazuka's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saunders trying to control but Kawaharazuka is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Saunders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saunders 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Saunders!
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