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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kent Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosi Mazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes into the arena with Superman Theme blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kent Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kosi Mazaki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazaki punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Mazaki instigates a clinch.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
Mazaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mazaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
Mazaki looks winded!
Clark tries a body shot but Mazaki blocks it.
A short right from Mazaki on the inside.
Mazaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazaki.
Mazaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mazaki takes one on the button.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Clark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mazaki.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Mazaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mazaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazaki gets a clinch.
Mazaki blocks the elbow strike.
Mazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Clark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazaki.
Clark landing knees to the body.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mazaki as Clark tries to tie him up.
Mazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazaki.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazaki avoids it.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazaki avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mazaki.
Mazaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazaki is defending well for now.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Mazaki blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Mazaki.
Mazaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Mazaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazaki blocks a body shot from Clark.
A body shot lands from Mazaki.
Mazaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazaki breaks the clinch.
Mazaki jabs at Clark's body.
Mazaki gets a clinch.
Mazaki manages to break the clinch.
Mazaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazaki works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
Mazaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mazaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazaki working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mazaki.
Mazaki looking to stall.
Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mazaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazaki.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazaki is defending well for now.
Mazaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazaki gets a clinch.
Mazaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mazaki lands an uppercut.
Mazaki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mazaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mazaki wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Mazaki 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!
Clark keeping full guard, as Mazaki tries to pass.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Mazaki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kosi Mazaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark tries to keep at a distance but Mazaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazaki is defending well for now.
Mazaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazaki has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazaki avoids it.
Mazaki lands with a right to the head.
Clark landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mazaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazaki is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clark landing knees to the head.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazaki manages to break the clinch.
Mazaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Mazaki gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Clark.
Mazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Mazaki lands with a left to the head.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazaki.
Mazaki manages to break the clinch.
Mazaki closes the distance and clinches.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazaki avoids the damage to the body.
Mazaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazaki slips under a jab.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazaki avoids the damage to the body.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazaki moves into the clinch.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Mazaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Mazaki wants a takedown.
Kent Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosi Mazaki.
Mazaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mazaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazaki's elbow.
Kent Clark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Mazaki both land. Nice combination.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazaki moves into the clinch.
Mazaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazaki avoids the damage to the body.
Mazaki breaks from the clinch.
Mazaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mazaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark throws a body punch but Mazaki moves out of range.
Mazaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazaki rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mazaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mazaki tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Mazaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mazaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazaki manages to avoid it.
Mazaki throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
Clark wants to clinch up but Mazaki keeps it at a distance.
Kosi Mazaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazaki wants to slow Clark down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Mazaki is looking to control Clark's arms but Clark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mazaki has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
Mazaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazaki avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark missing with knees to the body.
Mazaki is working Clark over against the cage.
Mazaki is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mazaki's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kosi Mazaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mazaki forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Mazaki lands a shot to the body.
Mazaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mazaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mazaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Clark won't allow it.
Mazaki is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Clark landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mazaki lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Clark.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazaki avoids it.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazaki is defending well for now.
Mazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Mazaki avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazaki's efforts to push away.
Mazaki breaks from the clinch.
Mazaki drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazaki manages to break the clinch.
Mazaki connects with the punch.
Mazaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Mazaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Mazaki cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Clark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazaki avoids it.
Mazaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mazaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mazaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Mazaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Mazaki lands a nice uppercut.
Mazaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Mazaki pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
A short right from Mazaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazaki digs a right hand into Clark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clark's gas tank.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazaki is defending well for now.
Clark throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Mazaki.
Mazaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Mazaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mazaki is trying to trip Clark. He has hold of a leg but Clark is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mazaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mazaki works over Clark with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazaki throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazaki controlling from the top position.
Mazaki preventing the sweep.
Clark keeping full guard, as Mazaki tries to pass.
Mazaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mazaki won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Kent Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazaki wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Kosi Mazaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Mazaki is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazaki blocks a jab.
Mazaki throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazaki moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosi Mazaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazaki 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosi Mazaki!
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