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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It On. On his way into the cage it seems that JD Wildstein has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily JD Wildstein seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildstein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kawajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wildstein clobbers Kawajiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wildstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Wildstein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
JD Wildstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wildstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kawajiri - the referee stops the clock and Wildstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kawajiri. Wildstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kawajiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawajiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wildstein misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kawajiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawajiri misses with a looping left.
Wildstein swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Wildstein is looking to land body kicks.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.
Wildstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kawajiri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wildstein moves out of range of the body kick from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri avoids the head kick by Wildstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a body kick that misses
and Wildstein counters with a good low kick that Kawajiri was not able to check.
Kawajiri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wildstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawajiri moves forwards but Wildstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wildstein manages to avoid it.
Wildstein connects with a body shot.
Kawajiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawajiri.
Wildstein misses with a hook.
A left lands for Wildstein.
Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wildstein.
Wildstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kawajiri sprawls well initially but Wildstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wildstein is looking to pass Kawajiri's guard but actually Kawajiri recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein looking to pass the guard.
Wildstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawajiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawajiri holds on and takes a little breather.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Wildstein from controlling successfully.
Wildstein postures up.
Kawajiri managing to control the position.
Wildstein trying to control but Kawajiri is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein is fighting to break Kawajiri's control of his arms but Kawajiri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wildstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kawajiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wildstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wildstein connects with a leg kick. Kawajiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kawajiri.
Jab from Wildstein.
Kawajiri scores with a hook to the body. Wildstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wildstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawajiri pinned against the cage. Kawajiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wildstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wildstein throws a body kick that misses.
Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri tries to land a front kick but Wildstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wildstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kawajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein avoids a kick to the body.
Wildstein feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Wildstein
and Kawajiri counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawajiri slips a jab from Wildstein.
Kawajiri checks a leg kick.
Wildstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wildstein throws a sloppy head kick and Kawajiri moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tatsuya Kawajiri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kawajiri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wildstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wildstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wildstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawajiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wildstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawajiri.
Wildstein attempts a counter takedown but Kawajiri avoids it well and moves away.
Wildstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawajiri throws out the jab.
Wildstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Wildstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wildstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wildstein.
Kawajiri lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wildstein misses with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wildstein misses with a body shot.
Kawajiri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawajiri as he avoids it easily.
Kawajiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wildstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kawajiri tries to avoid it but Wildstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kawajiri to the ground. Kawajiri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wildstein tries a low kick but Kawajiri avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kawajiri as he connects with a hook.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut. Wildstein saw that one coming.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawajiri throws out the jab.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wildstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Wildstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Wildstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawajiri connects with a body shot that sends Wildstein's belly button to the back.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wildstein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wildstein tries for a takedown but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawajiri scores with a nice head shot.
Wildstein shoots in but Kawajiri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri missing with a left hand there. Wildstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kawajiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kawajiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Wildstein works Kawajiri's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Kawajiri tenderised Wildstein's leg. Wildstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawajiri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawajiri lands a really nice looking cross but Wildstein seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Kawajiri blocks the low kick.
Kawajiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Wildstein strikes.
Wildstein misses with a hook
and Wildstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri cracks Wildstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kawajiri avoids a kick to the body.
Kawajiri checks a leg kick.
Wildstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wildstein tried to score with a low kick but Kawajiri checks it.
Kawajiri lands a jab.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wildstein.
Wildstein looks to land a body kick but Kawajiri moved away.
Kawajiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wildstein at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wildstein moves out of range of the body kick from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri looks for the body kick but Wildstein saw that one coming.
Wildstein tries to land a leg kick but Kawajiri saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawajiri checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kawajiri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kawajiri.
Wildstein misses with a looping right.
Kawajiri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wildstein lands a nice hook to Kawajiri's body. Kawajiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawajiri connects with a looping right hand.
Wildstein throws a hook but Kawajiri avoids it easily.
Kawajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein with a nice cross.
That kick from Kawajiri tenderised Wildstein's leg. Wildstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawajiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wildstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wildstein. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kawajiri checks a leg kick.
Wildstein scores with a hook to the body. Kawajiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wildstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawajiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawajiri misses with a hook.
Kawajiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wildstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawajiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wildstein swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kawajiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawajiri misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein tries to land a front kick but Kawajiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wildstein.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
Wildstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kawajiri sprawls and moves away.
Wildstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Kawajiri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a shot to the body.
Wildstein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wildstein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kawajiri tries to clinch but Wildstein is having none of it.
A jab from Kawajiri finds it's way through Wildstein's defenses.
Wildstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wildstein throws the kick towards the body but Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri throws out a counter right but Wildstein avoids it with no problem.
Kawajiri takes one to the side of the head.
Kawajiri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wildstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kawajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Wildstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawajiri! But no joy.
Wildstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawajiri in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kawajiri.
Wildstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri misses with a looping left.
Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Wildstein.
Wildstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wildstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawajiri thumps Wildstein with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kawajiri.
A jab lands there for Wildstein.
Wildstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wildstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Wildstein
and Kawajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawajiri stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawajiri missing with a left hand there. Wildstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wildstein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wildstein connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawajiri some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Wildstein crashes against the mat.
Wildstein trying to control the position but Kawajiri is working away.
Kawajiri is looking to regain half guard here but Wildstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Kawajiri wants to control but Wildstein postures up.
Wildstein is chipping away with strikes.
Kawajiri dodges the ground and pound from Wildstein.
Wildstein tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kawajiri sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throwing shots but Kawajiri is blocking nicely.
Wildstein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kawajiri!
Kawajiri tries to hold on but Wildstein postures up.
Kawajiri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein trying to control from Kawajiri's half guard. Kawajiri has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wildstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawajiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tatsuya Kawajiri just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kawajiri digs a good hook to Wildstein's body.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Kawajiri moved away.
A low kick from Kawajiri is predictable there
and Wildstein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kawajiri!
Kawajiri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wildstein lands a leg kick that knocks Kawajiri off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kawajiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wildstein - the referee stops the clock and Kawajiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wildstein. Kawajiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wildstein moves forwards but Kawajiri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Wildstein misses
and Kawajiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wildstein.
Kawajiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wildstein lands with a shot to the body.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the side of Wildstein's head but Wildstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wildstein moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wildstein. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildstein scores with a nice right hand.
Wildstein thows a body kick. Kawajiri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kawajiri tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein swings widly with a right hand
and Kawajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wildstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kawajiri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wildstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Wildstein coming out on top.
Wildstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wildstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kawajiri lands with a nice body punch.
Kawajiri misses with a kick to the body.
Wildstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kawajiri takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kawajiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wildstein. That's going to slow Kawajiri down.
Kawajiri takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawajiri throws a head punch that misses.
Kawajiri is trying to maintain a safe position but Wildstein gets an underhook and turns Kawajiri into the cage.
A hook to the body from Kawajiri.
Wildstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawajiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wildstein cracks the inside of Kawajiri's front leg.
Wildstein lands with a cross.
Kawajiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wildstein on the side of the head.
Kawajiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wildstein throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wildstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kawajiri throws out a counter right but Wildstein avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri thows a body kick. Wildstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wildstein slips a straight right by Kawajiri.
Wildstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wildstein throws a looping overhand right but Kawajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wildstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Wildstein misses.
Kawajiri flicks out a counter leg kick but Wildstein steps away.
Wildstein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wildstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawajiri lands with a nice body punch.
Kawajiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawajiri sizes up Wildstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wildstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wildstein looks to throw the jab but Kawajiri is out of range.
Wildstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wildstein attempts a counter takedown but Kawajiri avoids it well and moves away.
Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Wildstein.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wildstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawajiri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wildstein scrambles back to his feet.
Wildstein throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
A low kick from Kawajiri misses
enabling Wildstein to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawajiri throws a low kick but Wildstein avoids it.
Wildstein sizes up Kawajiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawajiri tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Wildstein. Beautiful body shot.
Kawajiri lunges at Wildstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wildstein's hand.
Wildstein throws an off balance right hand
and Kawajiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wildstein throws an off balance right hand
and Kawajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawajiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wildstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawajiri scrambles back to his feet.
Kawajiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kawajiri gets caught flat footed, as Wildstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawajiri holds on and takes a little breather.
Kawajiri looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawajiri pulls Wildstein in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein postures up in Kawajiri's guard and throws a big left but Kawajiri blocks it.
Wildstein stands up over Kawajiri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildstein controlling from the top position.
Wildstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawajiri has wrist control.
Wildstein looking to pass the guard.
Kawajiri is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wildstein dodges the punch combination from Kawajiri.
Wildstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
JD Wildstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wildstein throws a lazy right hand but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawajiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wildstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein stalks Kawajiri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawajiri's face. Kawajiri staggers backwards, shaken.
Wildstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawajiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Wildstein is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kawajiri.
Wildstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawajiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wildstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawajiri can pounce on him.
Wildstein lunges at Kawajiri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawajiri's hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kawajiri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a push kick but Kawajiri slaps the foot to one side.
Kawajiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wildstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kawajiri tries to move into range but Wildstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawajiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Wildstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Kawajiri shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kawajiri.
Wildstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kawajiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawajiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wildstein can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Kawajiri finds it's target.
Kawajiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wildstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wildstein misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand.
Wildstein lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Nice defenses there by Wildstein.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawajiri duly obliges.
Kawajiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wildstein scores with a jab. Kawajiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wildstein.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Wildstein throws a body kick.
Wildstein avoids a kick to the body.
Wildstein is looking to clinch.
Wildstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawajiri lands with a kick to the temple. Wildstein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wildstein throws a low kick but Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Kawajiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wildstein.
Wildstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawajiri is rocked!
Kawajiri digs a good hook to Wildstein's body.
Kawajiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Wildstein finish him?
Kawajiri looks for the body kick but Wildstein saw that one coming.
Wildstein jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JD Wildstein.
I think Kawajiri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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