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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vangelis Kokkalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kokkalis comes to the cage accompanied by Promises - Nero ft. Skrillex. Shirahama has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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245 lbs
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240 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vangelis Kokkalis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shirahama throws a body kick that misses.
Kokkalis connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokkalis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shirahama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shirahama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kokkalis momentarily.
Shirahama moves away from the strike by Kokkalis.
A big right from Kokkalis misses.
Nice body punch from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shirahama.
Kokkalis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Shirahama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokkalis lands with a straight right. Shirahama didn't see that one coming.
Kokkalis misses with a low kick.
Shirahama blocks a low kick nicely.
Kokkalis looks to land a body kick but Shirahama moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama throws a low kick, looking for Kokkalis's leg but Kokkalis calmly moves out of range.
Kokkalis lands the left hand.
Kokkalis swings widly with a right hand
and Shirahama counters with a solid body kick.
Shirahama throws a leg kick but Kokkalis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokkalis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
Kokkalis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shirahama.
Shirahama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokkalis just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirahama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice combination there by Shirahama.
Shirahama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokkalis manages to avoid it.
Kokkalis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the body from Kokkalis misses
and Shirahama counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama misses with a body kick.
Shirahama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kokkalis feints and then cracks Shirahama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shirahama down.
Kokkalis checks a leg kick nicely.
Shirahama works the jab nicely.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but Kokkalis shows good takedown defense.
Kokkalis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kokkalis swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Kokkalis throws a head kick that Shirahama semi-blocks.
Shirahama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shirahama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama throws a leg kick
and Kokkalis counters with a good low kick that Shirahama was not able to check.
Kokkalis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kokkalis.
Vangelis Kokkalis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kokkalis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as Kokkalis blocks the low kick.
Kokkalis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokkalis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shirahama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kokkalis connects with a leg kick. Shirahama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kokkalis misses with a leg kick
and Shirahama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shirahama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kokkalis if he has to take too many more of those.
Kokkalis slips a jab and a cross from Shirahama.
Kokkalis takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Vangelis Kokkalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama looks to land a right hand but Kokkalis moved out of range.
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!
Kokkalis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Shirahama.
Kokkalis misses with a low kick.
Shirahama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shirahama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kokkalis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut.
Kokkalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokkalis.
A jab from Kokkalis finds it's way through Shirahama's defenses.
Kokkalis works the jab nicely.
Shirahama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokkalis feints and then cracks Shirahama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shirahama down.
Kokkalis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shirahama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shirahama is looking to chop away at Kokkalis's legs.
Kokkalis lands with a cross.
Shirahama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kokkalis throws a leg kick but Shirahama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shirahama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokkalis blocks a head kick by Shirahama.
Shirahama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shirahama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kokkalis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirahama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kokkalis finds it's way round the side to connect with Shirahama's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokkalis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shirahama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shirahama throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Shirahama as he connects with a hook.
Shirahama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kokkalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokkalis throws a sloppy body shot
and Shirahama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kokkalis misses with a looping right.
Kokkalis avoids a kick to the body.
Shirahama blocks a jab.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but Kokkalis shows good takedown defense.
Vangelis Kokkalis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shirahama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokkalis.
Shirahama is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kokkalis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shirahama.
Kokkalis looks to land a right hand but Shirahama moved out of range.
Kokkalis 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.
A low kick from Shirahama misses
and Shirahama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokkalis misses with a low kick as Shirahama jumps back.
Kokkalis throws a wild body kick that Shirahama sees coming a mile off.
Kokkalis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shirahama momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokkalis thuds his shin into the meat of Shirahama's side.
Shirahama looks gassed!
Kokkalis scores with a hook to the body. Shirahama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kokkalis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shirahama's head.
Shirahama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kokkalis can pounce on him.
Shirahama misses with a takedown attempt - Kokkalis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis defending well as Shirahama loads up on a big left hand.
Shirahama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokkalis is able to avoid easily.
Shirahama fails to land the takedown.
Kokkalis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shirahama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kokkalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kokkalis thumps Shirahama with a low kick.
Kokkalis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kokkalis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shirahama blocks a jab.
Kokkalis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shirahama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shirahama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shirahama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Shirahama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shirahama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kokkalis tests Shirahama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokkalis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kokkalis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shirahama at a distance.
That kick from Kokkalis tenderised Shirahama's leg. Shirahama is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokkalis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kokkalis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shirahama. That did some damage!
Shirahama blocks a head kick by Kokkalis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vangelis Kokkalis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shirahama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kokkalis lands a lovely overhand right.
Shirahama checks a low kick from Kokkalis.
Shirahama blocks the body kick.
Kokkalis connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shirahama.
Kokkalis blocks the body kick.
Kokkalis feints and then cracks Shirahama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shirahama down.
Shirahama is breathing heavily.
Shirahama ducks under a wild hook from Kokkalis.
Shirahama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kokkalis. Kokkalis obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Kokkalis. Beautiful body shot.
Kokkalis avoids the body shot from Shirahama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokkalis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shirahama.
Shirahama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kokkalis scores with a nice strike.
Shirahama walks into a jab.
Shirahama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokkalis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shirahama can do to turn this around?
Shirahama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shirahama misses with a body kick.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kokkalis thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokkalis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokkalis misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokkalis lands a jab to the nose.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shirahama might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kokkalis has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama avoids the body shot from Kokkalis.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokkalis misses the target.
Kokkalis throws a body kick that misses.
Shirahama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokkalis ducks under a wild hook from Shirahama.
Shirahama slips a jab from Kokkalis.
Shirahama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shirahama misses with a left hand
and Kokkalis counters with a nice body shot.
Shirahama drops his hands momentarily and Kokkalis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shirahama moves out of range of the body kick.
Kokkalis punishes Shirahama's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokkalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirahama is just out of range.
Kokkalis tries to score with a low kick but Shirahama moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis pushes Shirahama away with a front kick.
Shirahama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Shirahama blocks the leg kick.
Shirahama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokkalis to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokkalis thows a body shot but no joy.
Kokkalis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shirahama slips under a jab.
Kokkalis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shirahama throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokkalis. That's going to slow Shirahama down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kokkalis misses the target.
Kokkalis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shirahama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kokkalis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shirahama doesn't seem phased though.
Kokkalis misses with a body kick.
Shirahama moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokkalis scores with a shot to the body.
Shirahama lands a nice shot to the body.
Shirahama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shirahama throws a low kick, looking for Kokkalis's leg but Kokkalis calmly moves out of range.
Kokkalis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shirahama throws a lazy body kick
and Kokkalis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokkalis connects with a looping right hand.
Shirahama throws a leg kick
and Kokkalis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama takes one to the side of the head.
Kokkalis just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirahama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kokkalis misses with a body shot.
Kokkalis lands a slapping body shot.
Kokkalis throws out a loose jab but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokkalis misses with a wild body shot.
Shirahama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokkalis connects with a body shot that sends Shirahama's belly button to the back.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kokkalis throws the kick towards the body but Shirahama avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis tries to work over Shirahama's front leg with a kick but Shirahama checks it.
Kokkalis misses with a right hand
and Shirahama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vangelis Kokkalis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kokkalis throws a jab when Shirahama was well out of range.
Kokkalis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shirahama is out of range.
Shirahama checks a low kick from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis throws a right hand that Shirahama ducks under and follows up with a left that Shirahama also avoids with ease.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokkalis avoids the head kick by Shirahama.
Kokkalis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shirahama throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shirahama.
Shirahama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokkalis.
Shirahama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shirahama moves out of range as Kokkalis strikes.
A big right from Kokkalis misses.
Kokkalis jabs at Shirahama's body.
Kokkalis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shirahama.
Shirahama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kokkalis misses with a lunging right hand
and Shirahama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kokkalis throws a leg kick which misses Shirahama's front leg but catches the back leg as Shirahama tries to avoid it.
Shirahama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kokkalis throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kokkalis throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokkalis thows a body shot but no joy.
Kokkalis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Shirahama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shirahama tries a head kick but it misses.
Shirahama needs to keep his hands up - Kokkalis had a free shot at his head there.
Kokkalis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokkalis throws a hook but Shirahama avoids it easily.
Shirahama thumps Kokkalis with a low kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kokkalis was covering up waiting for the punch and Shirahama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kokkalis keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Shirahama preventing the sweep.
Shirahama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kokkalis looking for a sweep. Not yet Kokkalis, not yet.
Shirahama throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kokkalis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirahama postures up in Kokkalis's guard and throws a big left but Kokkalis blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vangelis Kokkalis dominated that second round.
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!
Kokkalis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shirahama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokkalis misses the target.
Shirahama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shirahama is looking to slow Kokkalis down with leg kicks.
Shirahama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shirahama swings for the body but Kokkalis moves out of range.
Shirahama scores with a jab to the head.
Kokkalis takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Shirahama misses with a kick to the body.
Kokkalis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shirahama doesn't seem bothered though.
Shirahama fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokkalis throws a right hand that misses
and Shirahama counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis lands a jab to Shirahama's midsection.
Shirahama thows a body shot but no joy.
Kokkalis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shirahama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shirahama avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shirahama.
Shirahama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kokkalis throws a head kick that misses
and Shirahama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shirahama checks a low kick from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis misses with a right hand
and Shirahama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kokkalis 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 Shirahama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shirahama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokkalis scores with a leg kick.
Shirahama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokkalis is out of range.
Shirahama lands a jab to the head.
Shirahama is looking to slow Kokkalis down with leg kicks.
Kokkalis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shirahama is out of range and Kokkalis settles back down.
Kokkalis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shirahama's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokkalis takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Shirahama ducks under a wild hook from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis misses with a wild body shot.
Kokkalis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shirahama moves out of range as Kokkalis strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis throws a series of punches but Shirahama avoids them all with ease.
Shirahama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kokkalis tries to avoid it but Shirahama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kokkalis to the ground. Kokkalis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vangelis Kokkalis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama thows a body kick. Kokkalis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kokkalis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shirahama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kokkalis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shirahama closes the distance and clinches up with Kokkalis, looking for a takedown. Shirahama pushes Kokkalis against the cage but Kokkalis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kokkalis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kokkalis misses the shot to the body.
Shirahama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kokkalis throws the kick towards the body but Shirahama avoids it.
Kokkalis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis misses with a hook to the body
and Shirahama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shirahama just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirahama staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokkalis. That's going to slow Shirahama down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shirahama is defended easily by Kokkalis.
Kokkalis takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama checks a leg kick.
Kokkalis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kokkalis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokkalis throws a lazy right hand but Shirahama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shirahama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kokkalis misses with a hook
and Shirahama counters with a stiff right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kokkalis 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 Shirahama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shirahama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kokkalis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kokkalis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Kokkalis misses.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut.
Kokkalis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shirahama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokkalis throws a jab but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Kokkalis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shirahama. That did some damage!
Shirahama misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokkalis throws a hook to the side of Shirahama's head but Shirahama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kokkalis enables Shirahama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kokkalis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama throws a big right hand that misses.
Shirahama cracks Kokkalis with a solid left hand.
Kokkalis wants to sweep here but Shirahama controlling him for the moment.
Kokkalis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama stopping the sweep attempt from Kokkalis.
Shirahama throws a big right hand that misses.
Kokkalis 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.
Shirahama is looking to work some ground and pound but Kokkalis has wrist control.
Kenichi Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shirahama postures up in Kokkalis's guard and throws a big left but Kokkalis blocks it.
Shirahama throwing strikes but missing.
Shirahama is looking to work some ground and pound but Kokkalis has wrist control.
Shirahama preventing the sweep.
Kokkalis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kokkalis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shirahama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shirahama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kokkalis looking for a sweep. Not yet Kokkalis, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kokkalis is on top in guard.
Shirahama keeping moving, preventing Kokkalis from controlling successfully.
Kokkalis connects with a couple of short punches.
Kokkalis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kokkalis wants to control from the top but Shirahama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama has his foot on Kokkalis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kokkalis works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokkalis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shirahama's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kokkalis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kokkalis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kokkalis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shirahama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kokkalis!
Kokkalis tries to lock up and control but Shirahama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shirahama misses with a head shot.
Shirahama landing strikes from the mount and Kokkalis is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokkalis wants to control but Shirahama is having none of it.
Kokkalis taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vangelis Kokkalis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kokkalis, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Vangelis Kokkalis!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vangelis Kokkalis!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vangelis Kokkalis!
Vangelis Kokkalis wins by unanimous decision!
Vangelis Kokkalis retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Vangelis Kokkalis 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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