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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shalako Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakizashi throws an off balance right hand
and Carlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Wakizashi cracks Carlin with a nice body shot.
Wakizashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Wakizashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carlin misses with a punch to the body.
Wakizashi breaks the clinch.
Carlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi swings for the body but Carlin moves out of range.
We've been informed that Wakizashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wakizashi lands a jab.
Wakizashi throws a wild body kick that Carlin sees coming a mile off.
Wakizashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy body kick from Wakizashi
and Carlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wakizashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wakizashi lands a good knee to the midsection. Carlin won't want to take too many of those.
Wakizashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin keeps control of Wakizashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carlin goes for a takedown attempt but Wakizashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wakizashi jabs Carlin right on the nose. Carlin blinks but takes it well.
Wakizashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlin. That did some damage!
That kick from Wakizashi tenderised Carlin's leg. Carlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carlin closes the distance and clinches.
Wakizashi scores with a hook to the body.
Carlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wakizashi.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Carlin throws an elbow but misses.
Carlin blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wakizashi obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakizashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Carlin.
Wakizashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wakizashi obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Carlin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlin.
Carlin tries a knee to the head but Wakizashi blocks it.
Carlin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wakizashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wakizashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Shalako Carlin has been cut.
Wakizashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wakizashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wakizashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carlin's head.
Wakizashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wakizashi tried to score with a low kick but Carlin checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Carlin blocks the leg kick.
Wakizashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlin moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakizashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlin.
Wakizashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakizashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kabuto Wakizashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakizashi scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Wakizashi misses.
Wakizashi throws a sloppy head kick and Carlin moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Wakizashi.
Carlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Carlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wakizashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlin's head.
Carlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wakizashi.
Carlin clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wakizashi is defending well for now.
Wakizashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wakizashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wakizashi lands a body shot.
Carlin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wakizashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Wakizashi stops a takedown attempt from Carlin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shalako Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wakizashi manages to break the clinch.
Carlin wants to clinch up but Wakizashi keeps it at a distance.
Kabuto Wakizashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws the left hand but Carlin avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Wakizashi does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabuto Wakizashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shalako Carlin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wakizashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wakizashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wakizashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wakizashi jabs Carlin right on the nose. Carlin blinks but takes it well.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick
and Carlin counters with a head kick. That will keep Wakizashi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carlin moves away from the strike by Wakizashi.
Carlin ducks under a wild hook from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wakizashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wakizashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakizashi.
Carlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakizashi scores with the left hand. Carlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Wakizashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Wakizashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin checks a leg kick nicely.
Wakizashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carlin on the side of the head.
Carlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlin shoots for a takedown but Wakizashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakizashi.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown but Wakizashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakizashi misses the shot to the body.
Wakizashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wakizashi. Those never looked like landing.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick but Carlin checks it.
Wakizashi avoids the head kick by Carlin.
Carlin tries to clinch but Wakizashi moves out of range.
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!
Wakizashi throws a one two combo.
Wakizashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Wakizashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlin walks into a straight right hand from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wakizashi.
Carlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wakizashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wakizashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wakizashi lands a jab-cross combination.
Carlin throws an off balance right hand
and Wakizashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wakizashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wakizashi tries to avoid it but Carlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wakizashi to the ground. Wakizashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shalako Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wakizashi tries to land a front kick but Carlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kabuto Wakizashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wakizashi.
Carlin tries to clinch up.
Wakizashi moves out of range of the body kick from Carlin.
Wakizashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlin. That did some damage!
Wakizashi thumps Carlin with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakizashi connects with a leg kick. Carlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi dips to his left and cracks Carlin with an uppercut!
Wakizashi connects with a single shot there.
Carlin ducks under a wild hook from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Wakizashi circles away.
Wakizashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wakizashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Carlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Wakizashi lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carlin.
Wakizashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabuto Wakizashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shalako Carlin's cut.
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!
Carlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carlin darts in and clinches Wakizashi up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wakizashi obliges.
Wakizashi is pressed up against the ropes. Carlin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wakizashi down to the mat. Wakizashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wakizashi delivers a nice body kick.
Shalako Carlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Wakizashi circles away.
Carlin avoids the head kick by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakizashi.
Carlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlin tries to clinch but Wakizashi is having none of it.
Carlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakizashi.
Good exchange - Wakizashi coming out on top.
Wakizashi lands a body shot.
Carlin is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Wakizashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carlin doesn't seem phased though.
Wakizashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wakizashi misses with a wild body shot.
Carlin wants to slow Wakizashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Wakizashi scores with a nice strike.
Wakizashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wakizashi stuns Carlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wakizashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wakizashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlin has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wakizashi throws a combination that misses
and Carlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Carlin.
Wakizashi throws a head kick but Carlin moves out of range.
Wakizashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Carlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carlin lands with a left to the head.
Wakizashi blocks a body shot from Carlin.
Carlin tries to throw a body punch but Wakizashi avoids it by throwing Carlin back against the ropes.
Carlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carlin is trying to stall.
Wakizashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wakizashi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carlin tries to work over Wakizashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlin manages to break the clinch.
Wakizashi throws a shot to the body.
Wakizashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wakizashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carlin tries to clinch up but Wakizashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlin closes the distance and clinches up with Wakizashi, looking for a takedown. Carlin pushes Wakizashi against the ropes but Wakizashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wakizashi catches Carlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wakizashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wakizashi connects with a leg kick. Carlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wakizashi connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakizashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Carlin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wakizashi scores with a shot to the body.
Wakizashi throws a hook but Carlin avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wakizashi!
Carlin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carlin wants to clinch.
Shalako Carlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Wakizashi sprawls well. He's pushed Carlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shalako Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wakizashi throws a series of punches but Carlin moves out of range.
Wakizashi lands a jab-cross combination.
Carlin is rocked!
Wakizashi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kabuto Wakizashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wakizashi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabuto Wakizashi!
A very excited looking Kabuto Wakizashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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