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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Togawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazzard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warrior's Dance. Bio Hazzard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Togawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazzard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazzard throws a sloppy head kick and Togawa moves out of range easily.
Hazzard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Togawa closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hazzard.
Hazzard breaks the clinch.
Togawa misses with a head kick.
Hazzard wants to clinch up but Togawa keeps it at a distance.
Hazzard moves into the clinch.
Togawa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazzard looking to throw knees to the head but Togawa is blocking nicely.
Hazzard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazzard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Hazzard does no damage.
Hazzard slaps away a takedown attempt from Togawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Hazzard.
Hazzard scores with a three punch combo!
Togawa dodges the punch combination from Hazzard.
Togawa dodges the punch combination from Hazzard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togawa rushes Hazzard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hazzard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard moves in looking to clinch but Togawa pushes him off.
Hazzard misses with a head kick.
Hazzard throws a head kick that misses.
Bio Hazzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazzard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Togawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazzard defends it nicely.
Hazzard darts in and clinches Togawa up against the cage.
Hazzard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazzard moves into the clinch.
Hazzard manages to break the clinch.
Hazzard misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard misses with the combination.
Togawa throws a sloppy head kick and Hazzard moves out of range easily.
Togawa tries to keep at a distance but Hazzard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hazzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Togawa backwards.
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!
Hazzard landing knees to the body.
Hazzard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Togawa is looking to control Hazzard's arms but Hazzard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Togawa has his back to the cage.
Hazzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazzard lands with a kick to the temple. Togawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Naoto Togawa has been cut.
Togawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazzard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Togawa closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard has Togawa pressed against the cage, preventing Togawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Togawa takes a shot to the head.
Hazzard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoto Togawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazzard lands a shot to the body.
Hazzard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Togawa shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazzard rushes Togawa and presses him up against the cage.
Hazzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazzard misses with a few strikes there.
Togawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hazzard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Togawa is trying to break the clinch but Hazzard is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard breaks from the clinch.
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!
Hazzard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hazzard throws a head kick but Togawa moves out of range.
Hazzard blocks a head kick by Togawa.
Hazzard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hazzard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Togawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hazzard cracks Togawa with a nice body shot.
Togawa is breathing heavily.
Hazzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazzard.
Hazzard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Togawa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Togawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazzard misses with a knee to the head.
Togawa takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bio Hazzard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Togawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hazzard misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Togawa.
Hazzard moves into the clinch.
Togawa stalling.
Nice body punch from Hazzard - that landed with a thud.
Togawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hazzard up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazzard.
Hazzard crunches a lovely knee into Togawa's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazzard obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazzard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazzard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazzard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hazzard lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hazzard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hazzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Togawa backwards.
Hazzard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazzard is working Togawa over against the cage.
Hazzard lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Hazzard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazzard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazzard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Togawa or not.
Hazzard lands a knee to the body.
Hazzard lands with a right to the head.
Hazzard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazzard landing knees to the body.
Hazzard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazzard pushes Togawa up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hazzard.
Hazzard misses with a knee strike.
Hazzard lands an uppercut.
Togawa tries for a takedown but Hazzard manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoto Togawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hazzard walks away with a smile on his face. Togawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hazzard scores with a head kick. Togawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hazzard throws a head kick that misses.
Hazzard takes the fight into the clinch.
Hazzard lands with a left to the head.
Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazzard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hazzard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hazzard.
Hazzard lands a body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Togawa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazzard.
Hazzard working Togawa over with knees to the body.
Hazzard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazzard lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazzard.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazzard scores with a push kick.
Hazzard forces Togawa back against the cage and clinches.
Hazzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Hazzard scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazzard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazzard pushes Togawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard misses with a two punch combination.
Hazzard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hazzard rushes Togawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Togawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazzard tries to avoid it but Togawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazzard to the ground. Hazzard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazzard throws a head kick that misses.
Togawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazzard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Hazzard.
Togawa forces Hazzard back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazzard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hazzard breaks the clinch.
Togawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hazzard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Togawa somewhat.
Togawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bio Hazzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Naoto Togawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hazzard tries to bum rush Togawa with a series of wild strikes but Togawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazzard throws a head kick but Togawa moves out of range.
Togawa misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Hazzard misses.
Hazzard darts in and clinches Togawa up against the cage.
Hazzard with a knee to the head.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard is looking to clinch but Togawa is avoiding it.
Naoto Togawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazzard clinches.
Bio Hazzard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Hazzard as the two fighters clinch.
Togawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Togawa.
Hazzard clinches with his opponent.
Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togawa tries to keep at a distance but Hazzard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazzard lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazzard.
Hazzard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Hazzard.
Hazzard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard instigates a clinch.
Togawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Togawa jumps guard but Hazzard stands there with Togawa around his waist. Togawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoto Togawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazzard lands a knee to the head.
Hazzard breaks from the clinch.
Togawa closes the distance and clinches.
Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bio Hazzard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazzard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Togawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hazzard moves into range and clinches up with Togawa.
Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazzard instigates a clinch.
Togawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazzard is defending well.
Hazzard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard has managed to clinch.
Hazzard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazzard closes the distance and clinches.
Togawa lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazzard.
Hazzard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Hazzard.
Hazzard manages to break the clinch.
Togawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Togawa is rocked!
Togawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oh Togawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Togawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Togawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Hazzard clinches with his opponent.
Hazzard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naoto Togawa's cut is getting worse.
Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazzard clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hazzard.
Togawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hazzard to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Togawa's defenses.
Togawa is looking for a takedown.
Hazzard manages to break the clinch.
Hazzard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazzard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazzard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazzard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Hazzard lands but Togawa takes it in his stride.
Bio Hazzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazzard looks to land a combination. Togawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Togawa gets a clinch.
Naoto Togawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Togawa gets through Hazzard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bio Hazzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazzard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bio Hazzard!
Bio Hazzard made sure to mention his sponsor, L.A. Elite Clothing Co in his post fight interview.
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