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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kamikaze Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn- Freak on a Leash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kamikaze Sazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jakobi Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sazuki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sazuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smithy if he has to take too many more of those.
Sazuki throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range.
Smithy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smithy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sazuki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smithy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sazuki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sazuki throws a push kick but Smithy slaps the foot to one side.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithy scores with a three punch combo!
Sazuki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sazuki duly obliges.
Smithy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sazuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smithy counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sazuki.
Sazuki cracks the inside of Smithy's front leg.
Sazuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smithy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sazuki takes a step back to recover.
Sazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smithy circles away quickly and effectively.
Smithy moves out of range as Sazuki strikes.
Sazuki throws a combination that misses
and Smithy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sazuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Smithy tenderised Sazuki's leg. Sazuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smithy clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithy misses with an elbow strike.
Sazuki is trying to break the clinch but Smithy has him pressed against the ropes.
Smithy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sazuki backwards.
Smithy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sazuki backwards.
Sazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sazuki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smithy looking to throw knees to the head but Sazuki is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakobi Smithy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sazuki throws the kick towards the body but Smithy avoids it.
Smithy checks a low kick from Sazuki.
Kamikaze Sazuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Sazuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Smithy swings for the body but Sazuki moves out of range.
Sazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smithy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sazuki.
Smithy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sazuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithy manages to avoid it.
Sazuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sazuki ducks right into an uppercut from Smithy.
It looks like Kamikaze Sazuki has been cut.
Smithy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sazuki at a distance.
Sazuki tries to land a leg kick but Smithy saw it coming and moves away.
Smithy dodges the punch combination from Sazuki.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Smithy.
Smithy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sazuki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sazuki walks into a stiff left hand from Smithy.
Smithy moves into the clinch.
Smithy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smithy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smithy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithy has Sazuki pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy misses with a punch to the body.
Smithy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smithy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smithy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sazuki tries to break free but Smithy pushes him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sazuki's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sazuki working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut.
That's time! Sazuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smithy wants to land a leg kick but Sazuki is out of range.
Sazuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smithy.
Nice body kick from Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sazuki walks into a straight right hand from Smithy.
Sloppy strikes from Sazuki. Those never looked like landing.
Sazuki tries to work over Smithy's front leg with a kick but Smithy checks it.
Smithy scores with a nice strike.
Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sazuki.
Smithy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sazuki throws a right hand that misses
and Smithy counters with a low kick, right behind Sazuki 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Sazuki.
Sazuki connects with a body shot that sends Smithy's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Sazuki misses the target.
Smithy slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy digs a good hook to Sazuki's body.
Sazuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smithy slips under a jab.
Sazuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smithy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smithy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smithy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sazuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Smithy.
Nice body kick there by Smithy.
Nice body kick from Smithy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Sazuki misses its intended target.
Kamikaze Sazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sazuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smithy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Smithy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Smithy.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Smithy.
Sazuki thows a leg kick but Smithy checks it
and Smithy counters with a straight right hand.
Smithy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smithy lands a jab to the head.
Sazuki is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sazuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Sazuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sazuki's sensitive parts.
Smithy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sazuki rather than just go for the knockout.
Sazuki throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sazuki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sazuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Sazuki tries to bum rush Smithy with a series of wild strikes but Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smithy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smithy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smithy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sazuki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smithy checks it well.
Smithy catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Sazuki stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Sazuki walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sazuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sazuki looks to land a right hand but Smithy moved out of range.
A jab from Sazuki finds it's way through Smithy's defenses.
Sazuki misses with a low kick.
Sazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smithy closes the distance and clinches.
Smithy misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sazuki avoiding damage as Smithy throws knees to the body.
Smithy lands a shoulder strike.
Smithy is struggling to control the position.
Smithy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Smithy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sazuki wants to break free but Smithy has control.
Smithy lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sazuki tries to break free but Smithy pushes him back against the ropes.
Sazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smithy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smithy pushes Sazuki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smithy can't find room to land a body shot as Sazuki controls the action.
Smithy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sazuki controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sazuki backwards.
Smithy works on Sazuki's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sazuki misses with a body kick.
Sazuki throws a low kick but Smithy moves out of range easily.
Smithy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sazuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sazuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sazuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sazuki misses with a two punch combination.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sazuki's calf.
Sazuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smithy counters with a straight right hand.
Sazuki misses with a low kick.
Smithy scores with a leg kick.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sazuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smithy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smithy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smithy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smithy rushes Sazuki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smithy gets through Sazuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smithy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sazuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sazuki breaks the clinch.
Kamikaze Sazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sazuki throws a leg kick
and Smithy counters with a straight right hand.
Smithy connects with the punch.
Smithy connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Sazuki's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Sazuki - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jakobi Smithy!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakobi Smithy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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