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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Do has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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181 lbs
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174 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Hoshino - just one landing.
Do changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoshino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Do is putting a hurting on Hoshino here, landing some big shots from side control.
Do working the ground and pound but Hoshino is defending the strikes.
Hoshino is trying to improve his position.
Do creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoshino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Do tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoshino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino defending against the ground and pound.
Do is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoshino is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Do wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Do landing a few strikes.
Hoshino is trying to get back to his feet.
Do swings around for an armbar but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Do's guard.
Hoshino won't allow Do to sweep him here.
Do is trying to keep Hoshino in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoshino stopping the sweep attempt from Do.
Do is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Do just wasn't active enough.
Do fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do.
Do shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Do, right into the meat.
Do misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Do counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Do has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Do drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoshino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Do has Hoshino in his guard.
Do keeping full guard, as Hoshino tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kantaro Hoshino hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hoshino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Do connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoshino. Hoshino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Do was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Do drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Do working the ground and pound from side control.
Hoshino defending against the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshino wants to control but Do postures up.
An elbow from Do crashes against the mat.
Hoshino gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Do sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Do displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Hoshino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Do misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Do scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Do fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino avoids it really well and circles away.
Do misses with a head kick.
Do catches Hoshino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Do.
Do is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Do's head but Do sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Do fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Do sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Do misses.
Do loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Do throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Do.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Do's head but Do sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoshino moves forwards but Do connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Do misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do cracks Hoshino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoshino 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.
Hoshino lands with a hook. Do tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshino 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.
A big right from Do misses.
The fighters circling - Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Do throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Do throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Do lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoshino doesn't seem phased though.
Do scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Do lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Do swinging wildly here.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
Do looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Do clobbers Hoshino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoshino enables Do to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoshino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Do postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Do working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoshino pulls Do in to control the position.
Do scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billy Do overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoshino keeping full guard, as Do tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoshino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Do trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do chips away with some ground and pound.
Do postures up in Hoshino's guard and throws a big left but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino pulls Do in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Do dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Do throws an elbow that misses.
Hoshino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Do pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Do lands with a nice combination. Hoshino backs away looking to recover.
Billy Do is winning the standup battle so far.
Do is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoshino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Do with a hook.
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Do.
No luck for Do with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Do.
Do scores with a nice strike.
Do will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Do displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Do scores with a nice strike.
Do throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Do off to one side.
Do swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throws out a powerful jab.
Do throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Do slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Do throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Do throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do.
Do fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Do misses.
Do shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Do gets slowly back to his feet.
Do dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on Do's head and hops out.
Billy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Do with that takedown attempt.
Do throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do.
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!
Do slips under a jab.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Do.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoshino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Do persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.
Do avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Do throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino punishes Do's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Do shoots and misses
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Do's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do takes one to the chin there.
Do is rocked!
Do thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Do!
Nice takedown defense from Hoshino. No joy for Do on that attempt.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Do takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billy Do is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Do's head but Do sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Do saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Do lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino lands a nice shot that snaps Do's head back.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Do has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Do!
A very excited looking Billy Do rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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