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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Kazunari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Seeker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tokugawa Kazunari!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazunari misses the shot to the body.
Kazunari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDaniels on the side of the head.
McDaniels ducks under a wild hook from Kazunari.
Kazunari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kazunari jabs McDaniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazunari scores with a nice body kick.
Kazunari just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazunari lands with a hook. McDaniels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Kazunari.
Kazunari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kazunari. That's going to slow McDaniels down.
Kazunari misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to stand but Kazunari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazunari controls McDaniels momentarily but McDaniels frees himself.
Kazunari has a closed guard, preventing McDaniels from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari controls McDaniels momentarily but McDaniels frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazunari misses with a few strikes there.
Kazunari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokugawa Kazunari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazunari scores with a spinning back kick!
Kazunari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDaniels.
Kazunari lands a leg kick that knocks McDaniels off balance momentarily.
Kazunari scores with a nice strike.
Kazunari misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari thumps McDaniels with a low kick.
Kazunari misses with a looping right.
Kazunari lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDaniels walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kazunari.
Kazunari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniels moves away.
Kazunari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDaniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazunari can pounce on him.
Kazunari scores with a leg kick.
McDaniels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kazunari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazunari lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDaniels's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kazunari tenderised McDaniels's leg. McDaniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDaniels defending well as Kazunari loads up on a big left hand.
Kazunari lands a glancing blow to the side of McDaniels's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazunari.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazunari is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazunari.
McDaniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazunari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazunari. McDaniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazunari throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Kazunari dominated that round.
That's time! McDaniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kazunari throws a low kick but McDaniels moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazunari.
Kazunari misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazunari thows a body kick. McDaniels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kazunari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Kazunari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kazunari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa Kazunari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazunari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDaniels momentarily.
Kazunari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Kazunari slams his shin into McDaniels's torso.
Kazunari connects with a leg kick. McDaniels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kazunari pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDaniels is out of range and Kazunari settles back down.
Kazunari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazunari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kazunari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazunari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDaniels.
Kazunari thows a body kick. McDaniels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDaniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazunari scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari lands a nice hook to McDaniels's body. McDaniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDaniels walks into a straight right hand from Kazunari.
McDaniels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazunari tries to land a front kick but McDaniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazunari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels moves forwards but Kazunari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazunari throws a lazy body kick
and McDaniels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDaniels wants to stand but Kazunari has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kazunari looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels prevents Kazunari from improving his position.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kazunari manages to get to full guard.
Kazunari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDaniels defends it easily.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Kazunari won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazunari trying to strike off his back.
McDaniels wanted to stand there but Kazunari had control of the position.
Kazunari wants to sweep here but McDaniels controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to stand but Kazunari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kazunari is pulling down on McDaniels's head to control his posture.
Kazunari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDaniels stands and steps away. Kazunari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kazunari misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari 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.
Kazunari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Kazunari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McDaniels slips under a jab from Kazunari.
Kazunari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kazunari shoots for a takedown but McDaniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazunari scores with a nice right hand.
Kazunari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDaniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDaniels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kazunari throws a head kick but McDaniels moves out of range.
Kazunari throws a wild body kick that McDaniels sees coming a mile off.
Kazunari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDaniels has hold of Kazunari's hands but Kazunari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDaniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDaniels kicks off Kazunari and gets to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kazunari. That's going to slow McDaniels down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazunari.
McDaniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kazunari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDaniels's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kazunari. That's going to slow McDaniels down.
Kazunari misses with an uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a single leg into guard. Kazunari didn't expect that.
McDaniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazunari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shazaam McDaniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDaniels wanted to stand there but Kazunari had control of the position.
Kazunari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDaniels defends well.
McDaniels stands up and waves to Kazunari to follow him.
Kazunari misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDaniels.
Kazunari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Kazunari - just one landing.
Kazunari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDaniels's calf.
Kazunari scores with a jab to the head.
McDaniels will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kazunari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely.
Kazunari lands a slapping body shot.
Shazaam McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDaniels in his tracks.
Kazunari lands a glancing blow to the side of McDaniels's head.
Kazunari throws a body kick that misses
and McDaniels counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazunari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDaniels.
McDaniels wants to stand but Kazunari has his arm trapped.
McDaniels throws an elbow but Kazunari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kazunari is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels tries to stand but Kazunari is controlling his head.
Kazunari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tokugawa Kazunari.
I've got Kazunari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokugawa Kazunari!
A relieved looking Tokugawa Kazunari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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