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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe comes into the arena with Krayzie Bone - Drama blaring out of the sound system. Kummola has chosen Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei as his entrance music. 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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146 lbs
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168 cm
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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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
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kummola blocks the body kick.
Kummola only half commits to the counter leg kick. Moribe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kummola. Kummola obviously looking to wear him down.
Moribe missing with a left hand there. Kummola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kummola lands a nice shot to the body.
Kummola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Moribe connects with the punch. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kummola 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. A decent looking body kick lands there for Moribe. We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A low kick from Kummola is predictable there and Moribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Moribe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kummola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Moribe throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kummola thumps Moribe with a low kick. Moribe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Moribe. Moribe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kummola counters with a big head kick but Moribe shrugs it off. Kummola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kummola throws a leg kick but Moribe moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kummola throws a shot to the body.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kummola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kummola throws the left hand but Moribe avoids the punch easily. Moribe checks a low kick from Kummola. Moribe throws out a powerful jab. Moribe rushes Kummola and presses him up against the cage. Moribe blocking some punches.
Moribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Moribe on the inside. Kummola misses with a body punch.
Kummola working aggressively here.
Moribe is leaning against Kummola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kummola swings wildly with an uppercut but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Moribe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kummola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moribe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kummola is out of range. Kummola misses with an uppercut. Moribe saw that one coming. Moribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kummola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Moribe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kummola can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Moribe. Moribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kummola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Moribe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kummola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kummola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moribe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice defenses there by Moribe. Kummola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moribe sprawls well. Moribe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kummola gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moribe misses with a hook. Kummola ducked under it nicely. Moribe lands a leg kick that knocks Kummola off balance momentarily. Moribe misses with a body shot.
Moribe lands with a shot to the body. Kummola looks for the body kick but Moribe saw that one coming. Moribe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away. Kummola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moribe backs up against the cage.
Moribe takes one to the side of the head.
Kummola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Moribe misses with an uppercut. Kummola saw that one coming. Moribe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Nice body punch from Kummola. Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! Kummola misses with a straight right. A bone on bone clash there as Moribe blocks the leg kick.
Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kummola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kummola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Moribe throws Kummola to one side and escapes! Moribe blocks a low kick nicely. Kummola lands with a good body shot. Moribe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kummola takes a step back to recover. Moribe tries to work over Kummola's front leg with a kick but Kummola checks it. Kummola throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and checks it nicely. Moribe pushes Kummola away with a front kick. Moribe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kummola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moribe circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kummola scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick from Kummola lands but Moribe takes it in his stride. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kale Kummola will probably get the nod. That's time! Moribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kummola stalks Moribe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moribe's face. Moribe staggers backwards, shaken. Kummola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moribe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kummola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kummola checks the leg kick. Kummola misses the shot to the body. Kummola connects with the punch. Moribe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kummola eats them both and turns towards Moribe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A leg kick checked by Moribe. Kummola looks for the body kick but Moribe saw that one coming. Kummola scores with a one two! Moribe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kummola cracks the inside of Moribe's front leg. Kummola wants to slow Moribe down by chopping away at his legs. Moribe tests Kummola's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kummola throws a half hearted mid kick. Moribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jab by Moribe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Kummola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kummola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kummola throws a poor cross that misses
and Moribe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moribe misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Kummola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kummola blocks the body kick.
Kummola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kale Kummola seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moribe's corner calls for a 1-2. Moribe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kummola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moribe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Moribe misses with an uppercut
and Moribe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kummola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Kummola moved out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Moribe.
Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kummola throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it. Moribe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kummola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moribe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moribe slips under a jab from Kummola. Kummola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moribe is out of range and Kummola settles back down. Moribe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kummola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kummola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moribe - the referee stops the clock and Kummola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moribe. Kummola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kummola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kummola lands a nice shot to the body.
Kummola sizes up Moribe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Moribe connects with a crisp jab. Kummola lands with an overhand left. Kummola throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and checks it nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kummola. Kummola misses with a leg kick enabling Moribe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kummola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it. Kummola throws a half hearted mid kick. Moribe connects with a high kick. Kummola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice uppercut lands for Moribe. That snapped Kummola's head back.
Moribe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kummola. Kummola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moribe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kummola is out of range. Moribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Moribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Moribe is looking to land body kicks. Kummola throws out a counter right but Moribe avoids it with no problem. A head kick misses from Kummola. Moribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kummola throws a sloppy body shot
and Moribe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Kummola. Kummola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kummola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moribe's calf. Crunch! Moribe slams his shin into Kummola's torso. Moribe throws a low kick but Kummola avoids it. Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick. Kummola misses with a body shot.
Kummola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kummola throws a leg kick and Moribe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kummola's knee momentarily. Kummola throws a combination that misses and Moribe counters with a thumping low kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moribe. Kummola shrugs it off though. Kummola is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Both fighters circling a little - Moribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Moribe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Moribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kummola. That did some damage! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Kummola 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kummola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moribe. The fight stays on the outside here - Moribe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kummola staying out of range there. Kummola misses with a kick to the body.
Kummola throws an off balance right hand
and Moribe counters with a left to the body. Kummola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moribe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Moribe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kummola is out of range and Moribe settles back down. Moribe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kummola lands with an overhand left. Moribe misses with a hook. Kummola ducked under it nicely. Kummola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moribe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moribe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kummola moves out of range of the body kick from Moribe.
A good leg kick by Moribe. Moribe looks to throw the jab but Kummola is out of range. Kummola swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
A low kick from Kummola misses and Moribe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Moribe throws a right hand that misses
and Kummola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kummola throws a wild body kick that Moribe sees coming a mile off. Kummola takes one on the button. Kummola is looking to score with low kicks. Kummola just misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola misses with a looping left. Kummola moves out of range of the body kick from Moribe.
Jab, jab by Moribe - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kummola shoots in and drives through. Moribe sprawls well. Moribe slips a jab from Kummola. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moribe rushes Kummola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Moribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kummolas head. Moribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola wants a takedown but no success here.
Moribe cracks Kummola with a nice body shot. Kummola lands a shoulder strike. Kummola tries to throw a body punch but Moribe avoids it by throwing Kummola back against the cage. Moribe lands an uppercut. Moribe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards. Kummola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Kummola avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage. Kummola tries to break the clinch but Moribe is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right from Moribe on the inside. A short right from Kummola. Moribe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kummola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moribe is defending well against a takedown attempt. Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Kummola. Moribe works on Kummola's body with a couple of short punches. Kummola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Moribe pushes Kummola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kummola working hard to break the clinch. Kummola is trying to break free. Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe digs a right hand into Kummola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kummola's gas tank. Kummola tries a body shot but Moribe blocks it.
Moribe prevents a body shot from Kummola. Moribe lands a body punch. Moribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moribe lands a shot to the body. Moribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Moribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A frustrated look appears on Kummola's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right from Moribe on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Moribe lands a hook to the side of the head. Moribe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Moribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kummola is rocked! Kummola can't find room to land a body shot as Moribe controls the action.
Kummola is still on wobbly legs! Can Moribe finish him? Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Kummola avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage. Moribe can't find room to land a body shot as Kummola controls the action.
Kummola seems to have recovered his senses. Kummola pulls guard effortlessly. Moribe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab by Kummola. Kummola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kummola ducks under a wild hook from Moribe. Moribe misses with a hook. Kummola staying out of range there. A nice leg kick lands there from Kummola. Moribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kummola's hands. Kummola misses with an uppercut. Moribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kummola just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Moribe throws a hook to the side of Kummola's head but Kummola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kummola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kummola ducks under a wild hook from Moribe. Kummola throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kummola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Moribe throws out a loose jab but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it. Moribe avoids the head kick by Kummola.
Moribe throws a shot from downtown. Kummola moves away and avoids it. Moribe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Moribe lands a nice hook to Kummola's body. Kummola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Kummola. Moribe does a little dance to reset his feet. Moribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Moribe slips a jab from Kummola. Moribe throws a lazy right hand but Kummola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Moribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kummola can do to turn this around? Moribe moves into the clinch successfully.
Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moribe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kummola wants to get back to striking at distance but Moribe won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moribe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moribe tries a body shot but Kummola blocks it.
Moribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kummola throws a head punch that misses. Kummola tries to circle away but Moribe has him pinned against the cage. Kummola can't break the clinch.
Kummola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Moribe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Moribe checks a leg kick. Moribe scores with the left hand. Kummola knows he should have avoided that one. Kummola throws a big shot that misses. Moribe tried to counter with a leg kick but Kummola avoided it. Moribe swings for the body but Kummola moves out of range.
And Kummola tries to counter it with a takedown but Moribe pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kummola just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kummola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Moribe takes a swing at Kummola's ribcage but misses. Moribe pushes Kummola up against the cage in a clinch. Moribe misses with the head strike.
Kummola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kummola misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kummola. Kummola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kummola breaks the clinch.
Kummola scores with a punch to the head. Moribe pushes Kummola up against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kummola. Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow. Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch. Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moribe digs a right hand into Kummola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kummola's gas tank. A head punch blocked on the inside by Moribe. Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
Kummola tries to circle away but Moribe has him pinned against the cage. Azusa Moribe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Moribe is leaning against Kummola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kummola is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A short right from Moribe. This has been an exciting period of action! Kummola wants to get back to striking at distance but Moribe won't allow it.
Kummola is trying to break free. Kummola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moribe has him pressed against the cage. Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kummola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moribe backwards. Kummola lands a shoulder strike. Moribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kummola throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Moribe. Kummola is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kummola ducks right into an uppercut from Moribe. Moribe misses with a straight right. Kummola scores with a jab. Kummola feints and then cracks Moribe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moribe down. Moribe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Moribe misses with a low kick as Kummola jumps back. Kummola throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Moribe avoids a kick to the body.
Moribe connects with the punch. Moribe throws a wild body kick that Kummola sees coming a mile off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kummola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moribe. Moribe swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kummola misses with a leg kick. Moribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Moribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kummola.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kummola throws out the jab. Moribe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kummola jabs Moribe right on the nose. Moribe blinks but takes it well. Moribe cracks Kummola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Kummola there. Kummola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kummola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moribe's sensitive parts. Moribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kummola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kummola moves away. Kummola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moribe. Kummola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moribe defends well and Kummola ends up having to push Moribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Moribe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jab from Moribe. Kale Kummola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Kummola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moribe doesn't seem phased though. Kummola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A slapping leg kick lands for Kummola.
Kummola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kummola there as he acknowledges the shot. Kummola staying out of range there. Nice straight punches there by Moribe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moribe. Moribe gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kummola counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moribe! Moribe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! A looping hook to the body misses from Kummola. Moribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kummola avoids the head kick by Moribe.
Kummola sizes up Moribe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A good leg kick by Moribe. Kummola jabs at Moribe's body. Kummola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kummola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kummola connects with a nice looking jab.
Kummola lands a head shot. Kummola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Moribe slips a jab from Kummola. Moribe throws a nice outside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kummola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Moribe misses the target. Kummola throws an off balance right hand
and Moribe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kummola thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kummola scores with a sloppy right hand. Moribe should have avoided that one. Moribe blocks a low kick nicely. Moribe's corner calls for a 1-2. Moribe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A head kick from Kummola lands but Moribe takes it in his stride. Kummola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Kummola's head. Moribe swings for the body but Kummola moves out of range.
Kummola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moribe can pounce on him.
Moribe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Moribe misses with a body kick. Kummola throws a jab but it's blocked by Moribe. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kummola throws a wild body kick that Moribe sees coming a mile off. Moribe moves out of range as Kummola strikes. Moribe lands with a right hand. A low kick from Kummola is predictable there and Moribe counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Azusa Moribe. Well Moribe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Azusa Moribe made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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