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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Asai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Egardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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154 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigo Asai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Egardo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asai misses with an uppercut
letting Egardo counter with a right hand.
Egardo slips under a jab from Asai.
Good leg kick by Asai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Egardo throws a hook to the side of Asai's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egardo swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egardo.
Egardo slips under a jab from Asai.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Egardo moves out of range easily.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egardo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
Egardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Egardo moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Egardo in his tracks.
Asai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Fernando Egardo has been cut.
Asai moves forwards but Egardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egardo throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Egardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egardo tries to clinch up.
Asai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Egardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egardo defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai misses with a hook
and Egardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Egardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egardo lands a nice elbow.
Egardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai.
Egardo misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Egardo throws an elbow but misses.
Egardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egardo.
Egardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Egardo misses with an elbow over the top.
Asai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai.
Asai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egardo.
Egardo throws an elbow that misses.
Egardo misses with an elbow strike.
Asai is trying to stall.
Asai tries a body shot but Egardo blocks it.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai scores with a hook to the body.
Asai misses with an elbow over the top.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Egardo fails to land.
Asai misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Asai.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egardo's elbow.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai.
Egardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Asai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Egardo throws an elbow but it misses.
Egardo misses with the head strike.
Egardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Egardo's brow.
Egardo throws an elbow that misses.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai lands with a left to the head.
Asai blocking some punches.
Egardo misses with an elbow over the top.
Egardo lands a nice elbow.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Egardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egardo.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Egardo fails to land.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Asai.
Egardo misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egardo misses with some punches.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daigo Asai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernando Egardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asai throws a head kick that Egardo semi-blocks.
Egardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Egardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daigo Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Egardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Egardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Egardo duly obliges.
Asai closes the distance and pushes Egardo back into the cage.
Egardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai.
Egardo lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Asai.
Egardo working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egardo takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Egardo misses with the head strike.
Asai can't break the clinch.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egardo backwards.
Asai misses with the head strike.
Asai trying to control the position but instead, Egardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asai into the cage.
Asai avoids a wild elbow strike from Egardo.
Asai misses with an elbow strike.
Asai blocking some punches.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asais head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egardo.
Asai pushes Egardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egardo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Egardo fails to land.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai digs a right hand into Egardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egardo's gas tank.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai.
Egardo throws an elbow that misses.
Asai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai tries to work over Egardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egardo.
Asai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai. Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Egardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
Egardo throws a hook to the side of Asai's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egardo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Egardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asai at a distance.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Egardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Egardo has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
Asai blocking some punches.
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Egardo ducks down to avoid it.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Egardo works Asai's body with a nice hook.
Asai moves out of range as Egardo throws a body kick.
Egardo swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egardo. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Egardo does no damage.
Egardo ducks under a wild hook from Asai.
Egardo throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egardo looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Egardo swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Egardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asai thows a leg kick but Egardo checks it
and Egardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai throws a hook but Egardo avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egardo. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Egardo walks into a stiff left hand from Asai.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Egardo scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egardo throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Daigo Asai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernando Egardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Egardo misses with a wild body shot.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Egardo's shoulder, as Egardo tries to avoid the shot.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egardo tries to clinch but Asai moves away
and Asai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Egardo swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Egardo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daigo Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egardo checks the leg kick.
Asai throws a right and a left that Egardo avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asai throws a body punch but Egardo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Egardo's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Asai.
Egardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egardo swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai keeps Egardo at a distance using the push kick.
Egardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Egardo throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai throws the left hand but Egardo avoids the punch easily.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Asai.
Asai misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egardo throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egardo tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Asai scores with a hook to the body. Egardo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egardo blocks a leg kick.
Egardo avoids the body shot from Asai.
Egardo misses the jab.
Egardo throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Egardo slips under a jab.
Egardo lands with a good body shot.
Egardo needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Egardo blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egardo.
A jab from Egardo misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Egardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egardo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Egardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asai.
Egardo swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egardo throws a front kick that sends Asai stumbling back into the cage.
Egardo swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Egardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asai dodges the punch combination from Egardo.
Egardo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asai to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Egardo.
Egardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asai's head.
Egardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Egardo moves out of range easily.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asai lands with a kick to the temple. Egardo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asai with a jab.
Fernando Egardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daigo Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Asai.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Egardo seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daigo Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daigo Asai!
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