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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Moreira misses with a body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kawajiri wants it to stay on the feet.
Kawajiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Moreira.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moreira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kawajiri misses with a looping right.
Kawajiri slips a straight right by Moreira.
We've been told by Kawajiri's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kawajiri enables Moreira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kawajiri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreira wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
Kawajiri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kawajiri'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Moreira blocks it.
Moreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawajiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Kawajiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kawajiri throws a big shot that misses.
Kawajiri tests Moreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kawajiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawajiri looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
Moreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a push kick but Kawajiri slaps the foot to one side.
Moreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Moreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawajiri but Kawajiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moreira shoots in for a double leg but Kawajiri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kawajiri loads up on a big right hand but Moreira slips the punch.
Moreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawajiri dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kawajiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira swings widly with a right hand
and Kawajiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kawajiri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moreira working away.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawajiri keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Moreira trying to control the action but Kawajiri is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Moreira crashes against the mat.
Kawajiri tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Kawajiri struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreira moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Moreira dominated that round.
That's time! Kawajiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira with a jab.
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreira is just out of range.
Kawajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moreira in his tracks.
It looks like Daniel Moreira has been cut.
Kawajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Moreira.
Nice sprawl there from Kawajiri as Moreira shoots in.
Kawajiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawajiri blocks the body kick.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moreira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Kawajiri misses.
Moreira ducks under a wild hook from Kawajiri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Moreira checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kawajiri. That's going to slow Moreira down.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri shows good takedown defense.
Moreira dives in and grabs Kawajiri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawajiri pushes down on Moreira's head and hops out.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Moreira swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri works Moreira's body with a nice hook.
Kawajiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawajiri checks a leg kick nicely.
Moreira connects with a crisp jab.
Moreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a push kick but Kawajiri slaps the foot to one side.
Moreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawajiri.
Moreira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moreira's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawajiri's waist but Kawajiri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moreira off to one side.
Good exchange - Moreira coming out on top.
Moreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawajiri lands a nice looking body kick.
Daniel Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawajiri lands a really nice looking cross but Moreira seems unphased.
Kawajiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Moreira shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawajiri sprawls well. He's pushed Moreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kawajiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri throws a jab when Moreira was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Moreira there.
Kawajiri thumps Moreira with a low kick.
Moreira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt - Kawajiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moreira moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Kawajiri slips the punch.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri avoids it really well and circles away.
Moreira throws a nice looking combination but Kawajiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kawajiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawajiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira throws a leg kick but Kawajiri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawajiri punishes Moreira's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawajiri connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kawajiri looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
Kawajiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Moreira misses.
Kawajiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri lands a really nice looking cross but Moreira seems unphased.
Kawajiri slips under a jab from Moreira.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moreira.
Nice sprawl there from Kawajiri as Moreira shoots in.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawajiri keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Moreira has control of the leg.
Kawajiri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Moreira has control of the leg.
Kawajiri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kawajiri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moreira is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri tries to roll over but Moreira keeps him under control.
Kawajiri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawajiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawajiri!
Moreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawajiri stuffs the takedown.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawajiri is looking to slow Moreira down with leg kicks.
Kawajiri lands a jab to the nose.
Kawajiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawajiri catches Moreira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira shoots for a takedown but Kawajiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawajiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Kawajiri coming out on top.
Moreira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri connects with a jab.
Kawajiri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moreira throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawajiri blocks the leg kick.
Moreira dives in for a single leg takedown but Kawajiri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kawajiri is leaning against Moreira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tatsuya Kawajiri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kawajiri dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira walks into a jab.
Moreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moreira lands a slapping body shot.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kawajiri.
Moreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kawajiri rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawajiri sizes up Moreira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moreira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kawajiri lands with a good body shot.
Kawajiri lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
Kawajiri lands a head shot.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
Moreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawajiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawajiri loads up on a big right hand but Moreira slips the punch.
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri misses the jab.
Moreira throws a low kick, looking for Kawajiri's leg but Kawajiri calmly moves out of range.
Kawajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawajiri pinned against the cage. Kawajiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira slips under a jab.
Daniel Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawajiri misses with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Kawajiri moves out of range of the body kick.
Moreira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Kawajiri throws the left hand but Moreira avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri thumps Moreira with a low kick.
Moreira misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawajiri.
Moreira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawajiri. Kawajiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawajiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moreira.
Kawajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Moreira off balance momentarily.
Moreira looks to land a combination but Kawajiri avoids it well.
Kawajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moreira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawajiri scores with a jab.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri scores with a hook.
Moreira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kawajiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri digs a good body shot into Moreira's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri throws a nice looking combination but Moreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
Kawajiri connects with a single shot there.
Moreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moreira throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Moreira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moreira's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira moves away from the strike by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawajiri 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 39:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 39:37
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 39:38
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Tatsuya Kawajiri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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