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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sid Mission (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mission comes to the cage accompanied by Rodeo Song. Yoshimune has chosen The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kawamura Yoshimune was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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163 lbs
16 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Mission!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kawamura Yoshimune!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshimune 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.
Mission tries to clinch up but Yoshimune circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick that knocks Mission off balance momentarily.
Yoshimune defending well as Mission loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshimune defending well as Mission loads up on a big left hand.
Mission checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mission has closed the distance and engaged Yoshimune in a clinch.
Mission blocks a body shot from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune scores with a shot to the side of Mission's head.
Yoshimune misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Mission.
Yoshimune misses with some punches.
Yoshimune lands a left hand.
Yoshimune lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sid Mission has been cut.
Mission tries to throw a body punch but Yoshimune avoids it by throwing Mission back against the cage.
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!
Mission has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshimune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yoshimune throws an elbow but misses.
Mission is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yoshimune is defending well.
Yoshimune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mission lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshimune misses with some punches.
Mission blocks a body shot from Yoshimune.
Mission working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshimune.
Mission misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mission as Yoshimune tries to tie him up.
Mission tries to work over Yoshimune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshimune lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mission blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshimune doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mission tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mission misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshimune.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mission goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshimune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mission tries to throw a body punch but Yoshimune avoids it by throwing Mission back against the cage.
Mission drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoshimune pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Mission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mission.
Mission uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mission lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mission.
Mission blocks a leg kick.
Mission keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mission cracks Yoshimune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission jabs at Yoshimune's body.
Yoshimune's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mission under the eye.
Yoshimune motions for Mission to come forward. Yoshimune throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mission shoots in and drives through. Yoshimune sprawls well.
Yoshimune lands a body shot.
Yoshimune throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshimune lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yoshimune throws a push kick but Mission slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshimune moves out of range of the strikes.
Mission swings for the body but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Mission throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mission fails with the takedown.
Kawamura Yoshimune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshimune throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mission throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoshimune counters with a right hand to the body.
Mission checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshimune throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mission lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshimune throws a chopping leg kick but Mission manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yoshimune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshimune with a hook.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick that knocks Mission off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshimune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mission throws out the jab.
A left lands for Mission.
Mission scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshimune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Mission's cut.
That's time! Mission's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yoshimune.
Mission digs a good body shot into Yoshimune's ribs.
Mission looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshimune misses with a jab to the body
and Mission counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yoshimune seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mission trying to control but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
Mission looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshimune gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yoshimune stays in close to Mission's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune wanted to stand there but Mission had control of the position.
Mission keeping moving, preventing Yoshimune from controlling successfully.
Yoshimune would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yoshimune trying to control but Mission is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kawamura Yoshimune wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Mission.
Mission thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mission ducks under a wild hook from Yoshimune.
Mission misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshimune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mission.
Mission moves in looking to clinch but Yoshimune pushes him off.
Mission gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mission loads up on a big right hand but Yoshimune slips the punch.
Yoshimune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Mission blocks the low kick.
Mission ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshimune clobbers Mission with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mission with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoshimune throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission blocks a low kick nicely.
Mission just misses with a punch to the body.
Mission shoots in for a takedown but Yoshimune shows good takedown defense.
Mission lands with a hook. Yoshimune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mission misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoshimune counters with a good low kick that Mission was not able to check.
Yoshimune scores with a jab.
Mission chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshimune can pounce on him.
Yoshimune throws a shot to the body.
Mission takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshimune jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshimune connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mission throws a body punch but Yoshimune moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mission. Yoshimune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshimune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mission tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mission looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Mission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mission scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mission takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Mission. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mission throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshimune makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoshimune scores with a leg kick.
Yoshimune looks to land a right hand but Mission moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sid Mission's cut.
That's time! Mission's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mission connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Mission misses.
Mission swings for the body but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshimune there.
Mission takes a swing at Yoshimune's ribcage but misses.
Yoshimune stuffs the takedown attempt from Mission. Mission gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mission checks it well.
Yoshimune lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mission keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshimune.
Mission steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshimune.
Mission shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshimune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mission's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission connects with a jab.
A jab from Yoshimune misses.
Mission swings for the body but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Yoshimune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mission.
Decent striking displayed by Mission there.
Yoshimune thumps Mission with a low kick.
Mission steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yoshimune. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mission has Yoshimune up against the cage in a clinch.
Mission can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshimune controls the action.
Yoshimune lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune blocks an uppercut.
Mission lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshimune blocks a body shot from Mission.
Mission lands with a left to the head.
Yoshimune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mission misses with a punch to the body.
Mission misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mission as Yoshimune tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Mission fails to land.
Mission misses with some punches.
Mission changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshimune fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Mission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mission avoids the head kick by Yoshimune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission swings for the body but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Mission is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mission tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshimune was well out of range. Poor timing from Mission.
Yoshimune looks to throw the jab but Mission is out of range.
Yoshimune misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yoshimune slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mission 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mission will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mission lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshimune seems unphased.
Mission misses with a left hand
and Yoshimune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mission is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshimune pinned against the cage. Yoshimune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mission is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yoshimune's half guard.
Mission is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshimune is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoshimune has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mission is working away from the top position though.
Mission trying to control the action but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mission thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoshimune's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sid Mission did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Sid Mission'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.
Mission closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshimune circles away.
Mission misses with a straight left.
Mission shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshimune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mission's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mission shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshimune pinned against the cage. Yoshimune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Mission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimune throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mission misses with a right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yoshimune throws the left hand but Mission avoids the punch easily.
Yoshimune lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mission on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yoshimune lands a head kick!
Yoshimune thumps Mission with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yoshimune wants to slow Mission down by chopping away at his legs.
Yoshimune misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mission throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoshimune lands with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mission takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mission digs a good hook to Yoshimune's body.
Mission takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Mission misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mission darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mission wants to clinch.
Mission getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yoshimune lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mission throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mission misses with a hook. Yoshimune ducked under it nicely.
Mission takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mission is looking to clinch but Yoshimune is avoiding it.
Yoshimune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshimune scores with a leg kick.
Yoshimune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshimune, looking for a takedown. Mission pushes Yoshimune against the cage but Yoshimune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshimune scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshimune lands an overhand right.
Yoshimune throws a low kick but Mission avoids it.
Mission steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mission just misses with a punch to the body.
Mission tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshimune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mission swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshimune is looking to chop away at Mission's legs.
Yoshimune shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshimune circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yoshimune counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshimune counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yoshimune throws a chopping leg kick but Mission manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Mission.
Yoshimune misses with a body shot.
Yoshimune looks to land a left hand but Mission moved out of range nicely.
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!
A big left from Yoshimune misses.
Yoshimune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshimune dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mission. That did some damage!
Mission takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mission thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sid Mission's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yoshimune scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshimune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mission checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoshimune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mission will feel that in the morning.
Mission throws a right and a left that Yoshimune avoids nicely.
Mission fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshimune manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshimune, right into the meat.
Yoshimune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mission was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshimune.
Mission shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoshimune defends it nicely.
Yoshimune attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mission throws a body punch but Yoshimune moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mission on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshimune. Yoshimune obviously looking to wear him down.
Mission looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yoshimune stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mission takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshimune paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Mission as he checks the leg kick.
Mission throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mission misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Mission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mission thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoshimune throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mission takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoshimune's waist but Yoshimune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mission off to one side.
Mission fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mission crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yoshimune - the referee stops the clock and Mission gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yoshimune. Mission manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshimune connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick which misses Mission's front leg but catches the back leg as Mission tries to avoid it.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshimune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mission gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune lands with a straight right. Mission didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mission, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune scores with a jab. Mission acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mission scores with the left hand. Yoshimune knows he should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Yoshimune slams his shin into Mission's torso.
A big right from Yoshimune misses.
Mission misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshimune tries to move into range but Mission moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawamura Yoshimune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick which misses Mission's front leg but catches the back leg as Mission tries to avoid it.
Mission thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoshimune throws a jab but it's blocked by Mission.
Sid Mission has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mission gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission tries to clinch up but Yoshimune circles away and keeps his distance.
Mission shoots for a takedown but Yoshimune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mission uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshimune.
Mission swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mission misses with a hook.
Yoshimune dips to his left and cracks Mission with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshimune scores with a hook.
Mission misses with an uppercut. Yoshimune saw that one coming.
Yoshimune cracks the inside of Mission's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mission looking to score a takedown here. Yoshimune is defending well but Mission drives through and ends up in Yoshimune's guard.
Mission trying to control but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
Mission postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoshimune is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mission, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kawamura Yoshimune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshimune has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kawamura Yoshimune! Kawamura Yoshimune retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Kawamura Yoshimune, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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