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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masato Kunaida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Vics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Vics has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand |
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Kunaida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, La Vics!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunaida loads up on a big right hand but Vics slips the punch.
Vics moves away from the strike by Kunaida.
Kunaida takes a swing at Vics's ribcage but misses.
Kunaida misses with a hook. Vics ducked under it nicely.
Vics takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vics pushes Kunaida up against the cage in a clinch.
Kunaida lands a damaging elbow.
Vics working hard to break the clinch.
Kunaida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kunaida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kunaida lands with a hook. Vics tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kunaida misses the shot to the body.
Kunaida stuffs the takedown attempt from Vics. Vics gets slowly back to his feet.
Vics on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kunaida keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vics closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kunaida to counter with a crisp jab.
Kunaida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kunaida misses with a two punch combination.
Vics dodges the punch combination from Kunaida.
Vics fakes the leg kick and cracks Kunaida in the body.
Vics walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vics looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vics is looking to clinch but Kunaida is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kunaida. Beautiful body shot.
Kunaida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vics tries to clinch up
and Kunaida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vics's knee momentarily.
Kunaida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vics thows a body shot but no joy.
Vics dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vics tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kunaida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kunaida blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Vics, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vics fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vics tries to clinch but Kunaida moves away
and Kunaida counters with an inside leg kick.
La Vics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vics fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kunaida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kunaida lands with a straight right. Vics didn't see that one coming.
Vics looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masato Kunaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Vics.
Kunaida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kunaida takes a swing at Vics's ribcage but misses.
Vics tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kunaida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vics thinking.
Vics fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kunaida, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunaida missing with knees to the body.
Kunaida landing knees to the body.
Kunaida blocks an elbow strike from Vics.
Kunaida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vics or not.
Kunaida avoiding damage as Vics throws knees to the body.
Kunaida breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Kunaida catches Vics right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vics looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Vics.
Vics on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kunaida. Kunaida obviously looking to wear him down.
Kunaida misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vics takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kunaida throws out a loose jab but Vics uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kunaida misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Kunaida dominated that round.
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.
Vics tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kunaida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vics takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vics tries to clinch but Kunaida moves out of range.
Vics fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vics tries to clinch but Kunaida is having none of it.
Vics walks into a jab.
Vics tries to clinch but Kunaida is having none of it.
Vics tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kunaida swivels and escapes.
Vics wants to clinch.
Vics bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vics wants to stand but Kunaida is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vics wants to control but Kunaida is keeping him busy.
Vics wants to control for a moment but Kunaida uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kunaida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vics tries to clinch but Kunaida moves away
and Kunaida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunaida throws a low kick, looking for Vics's leg but Vics calmly moves out of range.
Vics goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vics wants to clinch up but Kunaida keeps it at a distance.
Kunaida keeps the fight on the outside.
Vics doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunaida circles away.
Kunaida connects with a single shot there.
Kunaida throws a head kick that misses
and Vics counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kunaida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kunaida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vics.
Masato Kunaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Vics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vics blocks a jab.
Kunaida gets tackled into the cage by Vics. Vics maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunaida landing knees to the body.
Vics tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kunaida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vics is breathing heavily.
Vics fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kunaida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vics.
Kunaida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masato Kunaida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kunaida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kunaida lands with a nice combination. Vics backs away looking to recover.
Kunaida throws a body punch but Vics moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunaida loads up on a big right hand but Vics slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Kunaida. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vics.
Vics tries to clinch
enabling Kunaida to counter with a crisp jab.
Vics changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kunaida tries to avoid it but Vics manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kunaida to the ground. Kunaida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vics on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kunaida throws a jab but it's blocked by Vics.
Kunaida lands with a nice combination. Vics backs away looking to recover.
Kunaida scores with a jab.
Vics misses with a low kick.
Kunaida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kunaida.
Vics closes the distance but Kunaida moves to the side
and Kunaida counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kunaida misses with a hook.
Vics tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunaida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Kunaida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kunaida throws a jab when Vics was well out of range.
Vics closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kunaida to the mat! Kunaida manages to get full guard.
Vics trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kunaida's guard.
Kunaida wants to sweep here but Vics controlling him for the moment.
Vics wanted to stand there but Kunaida had control of the position.
Kunaida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vics!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunaida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kunaida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vics is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vics tries to hold on but Kunaida pushes him away.
Kunaida controlling the pace for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vics is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunaida is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Vics takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vics checks the leg kick.
Masato Kunaida is winning the standup battle so far.
Kunaida lands with a nice body punch.
Kunaida keeps the fight on the outside.
Kunaida scores with a head kick. Vics tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vics darts in trying to clinch
and Kunaida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Vics has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vics tries to clinch up
and Kunaida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vics tries to move into range but Kunaida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vics looks to clinch
and Kunaida counters with a nice uppercut.
Kunaida clobbers Vics with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Kunaida as he connects with a hook.
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!
Kunaida catches Vics with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vics chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kunaida can pounce on him.
Vics moves away from the strike by Kunaida.
Masato Kunaida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vics misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masato Kunaida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kunaida, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masato Kunaida!
Masato Kunaida made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I now beated this motherfucker for the second time in two weeks!!!!!'.
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