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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Raised on Rock. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawashima is able to avoid easily.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kawashima.
Kawashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Skywalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawashima avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
A big right from Skywalker misses.
Kawashima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawashima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Kawashima as the two fighters clinch.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
Kawashima can't break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawashima tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Kawashima back against the cage.
Kawashima wants to get back to striking at distance but Skywalker won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kawashima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skywalkers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawashima.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawashima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawashima tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
Kawashima looking to slow down the pace here.
Kawashima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kawashima is keeping busy.
Kawashima lands a nice 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!
Kawashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kawashima has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is struggling to control the position.
Kawashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kawashima.
Skywalker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skywalker prevents Kawashima from breaking the clinch.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawashima cracks Skywalker with a nice body shot.
Skywalker has Kawashima pressed against the cage.
Skywalker is looking to control Kawashima's arms but Kawashima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skywalker has his back to the cage.
Skywalker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawashima up against the cage.
Skywalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawashima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawashima lands with a right to the head.
Kawashima tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Kawashima back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a head punch that misses.
Skywalker pushes Kawashima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawashima avoids the elbow strike from Skywalker, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Skywalker.
Skywalker wants to stall.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawashima tries a knee to the head but Skywalker blocks it.
Kawashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skywalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skywalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skywalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kawashima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Skywalker finds it's way through Kawashima's defenses.
Kawashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawashima lunges at Skywalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skywalker's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker defending well as Kawashima loads up on a big left hand.
Kawashima throws a push kick but Skywalker slaps the foot to one side.
Kawashima lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima lands a nice hook to Skywalker's body. Skywalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker misses with a left hand
and Kawashima counters with a three punch combo that has Skywalker backing up. Skywalker nods at Kawashima to acknowledge the strikes.
Skywalker takes a swing at Kawashima's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawashima!
Kawashima doesn't manage to clinch there - Skywalker circles away.
Kawashima fails with an attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kawashima.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skywalker misses with a left hand
and Kawashima counters with a left to the body.
Kawashima throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kawashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skywalker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kawashima lands an overhand right.
Skywalker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawashima pinned against the cage. Kawashima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skywalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Kawashima thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawashima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawashima lands a really nice looking cross but Skywalker seems unphased.
Kawashima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker.
Skywalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawashima looks to land a right hand but Skywalker moved out of range.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawashima manages to avoid it.
Kawashima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skywalker at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima lands a leg kick that knocks Skywalker off balance momentarily.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
Kawashima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Kawashima slams his shin into Skywalker's torso.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Kawashima.
A left lands for Kawashima.
Kawashima stalks Skywalker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skywalker's face. Skywalker staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kawashima connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawashima misses with a body kick.
Kawashima wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Kawashima moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawashima!
Skywalker is looking to wear down Kawashima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kawashima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skywalker, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawashima lands with a right to the head.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawashima scores with a one two! Skywalker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kawashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawashima connects with a leg kick. Skywalker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Kawashima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kawashima.
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
Kawashima walks into a stiff left hand from Skywalker.
Kawashima throws a front kick that sends Skywalker stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Kawashima.
A head kick by Skywalker misses
and Kawashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kawashima lands a jab to Skywalker's midsection.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawashima.
Kawashima cracks Skywalker with a good jab.
Kawashima scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kawashima.
Skywalker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Kawashima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Kawashima.
Kawashima loads up on a big right hand but Skywalker slips the punch.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Kawashima scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawashima bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima punishes Skywalker's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawashima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawashima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Kawashima.
Eiji Kawashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawashima takes the fight into the clinch.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skywalker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kawashima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Eiji Kawashima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawashima's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skywalker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawashima can't find room to land a body shot as Skywalker controls the action.
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skywalker as Kawashima tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kawashima blocks a jab.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Kawashima.
Kawashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker walks into a straight right hand from Kawashima.
Kawashima lands a two punch combo.
Skywalker thuds a left hand into Kawashima's body.
Skywalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawashima scores with a jab to the body.
Kawashima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawashima lands with a nice body kick.
Skywalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima with a hook.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawashima wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Kawashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawashima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skywalker moves out of range of the body kick from Kawashima.
Nice straight punches there by Kawashima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kawashima.
Skywalker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kawashima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skywalker at a distance.
Crunch! Kawashima slams his shin into Skywalker's torso.
Kawashima avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Kawashima connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawashima throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Skywalker swings widly with a right hand
and Kawashima counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawashima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Skywalker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kawashima. That one must have hurt.
Kawashima throws a shot from downtown. Skywalker moves away and avoids it.
Skywalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawashima.
Skywalker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kawashima misses with a looping left.
Skywalker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawashima's waist but Kawashima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skywalker off to one side.
Kawashima connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Kawashima finds it's way through Skywalker's defenses.
Skywalker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skywalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawashima sprawls well. Kawashima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skywalker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Skywalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawashima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kawashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skywalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Kawashima is looking to slow Skywalker down with leg kicks.
Kawashima scores with a leg kick.
Skywalker misses the body punch
and Kawashima counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawashima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawashima scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawashima counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Kawashima.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawashima but Kawashima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kawashima lands with a shot to the body.
Kawashima forces Skywalker back against the cage and clinches.
Kawashima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skywalker.
Kawashima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawashima with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawashima pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skywalker back to the cage. Kawashima follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Skywalker is rocked!
Skywalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Skywalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawashima clinches up against the cage.
Kawashima scores with a hook to the body.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima really dominated that round.
That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kawashima moves into the clinch.
Skywalker seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawashima stalling in the clinch but Skywalker improves position.
Skywalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Kawashima moved away.
Kawashima takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Kawashima scores with the left hand. Skywalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Skywalker misses with a leg kick
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawashima.
Kawashima tries to sprawl but Skywalker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kawashima is trying is best to control the position here.
Kawashima is looking for a sweep. Skywalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima wants to get back to his feet.
Kawashima is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawashima avoid being mounted?
Skywalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skywalker is looking to stall here but Kawashima recovers full guard.
Kawashima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skywalker's guard.
Kawashima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eiji Kawashima was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Skywalker throws a right hand that Kawashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawashima also avoids with ease.
Skywalker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skywalker misses with a combination
and Kawashima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Skywalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawashima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skywalker up against the cage.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawashima is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawashima avoids it.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kawashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker.
A short uppercut from Kawashima.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
Kawashima lands with a light punch inside.
Kawashima lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawashima.
Kawashima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawashima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawashima pushes Skywalker up against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker trying to control the position but instead, Kawashima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skywalker into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawashima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawashima tries to stall but Skywalker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawashima as Skywalker tries to tie him up.
Skywalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skywalker tries to throw a body punch but Kawashima avoids it by throwing Skywalker back against the cage.
Skywalker wants to stall.
Kawashima stalling in the clinch but Skywalker improves position.
Kawashima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawashima lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Kawashima.
Kawashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawashima as Skywalker tries to tie him up.
Skywalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kawashima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawashima throws the kick towards the body but Skywalker avoids it.
Kawashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body. Kawashima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skywalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawashima misses with a looping left.
Kawashima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawashima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawashima lands with an overhand left.
Kawashima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawashima checks a low kick from Skywalker.
Kawashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawashima.
Kawashima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
Skywalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawashima fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawashima walks into a stiff left hand from Skywalker.
A nice combination there by Kawashima.
Skywalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skywalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skywalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kawashima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Kawashima avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Kawashima is predictable there
and Skywalker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawashima tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kawashima lands but Skywalker takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawashima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawashima is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kawashima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Kawashima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Skywalker takes a swing at Kawashima's ribcage but misses.
Kawashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skywalker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kawashima. That one must have hurt.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawashima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kawashima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawashima. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Kawashima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kawashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Kawashima keeps it at a distance.
Skywalker swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Kawashima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skywalker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Kawashima.
Kawashima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skywalker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Skywalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker throws a lazy head kick
and Kawashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Skywalker misses with a takedown attempt - Kawashima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima misses with a hook.
Skywalker lands with a good body shot.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skywalker if he has to take too many more of those.
Skywalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawashima lands an overhand right.
Eiji Kawashima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skywalker misses with a right hand
and Kawashima counters with a body kick that stops Skywalker in his tracks momentarily.
Kawashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Skywalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawashima forces Skywalker back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawashima throws a one two combo.
Skywalker cracks Kawashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eiji Kawashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kawashima 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eiji Kawashima!
Our winner, Eiji Kawashima, 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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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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