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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trewor Kosznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Shinya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trewor Kosznik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trewor Kosznik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Shinya!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosznik pushes Shinya up against the cage in a clinch.
Shinya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shinya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosznik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosznik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shinya's efforts to push away.
Shinya effectively controlling the action here.
Shinya lands an elbow that stopped Kosznik in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shinya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosznik's brow.
A short left from Kosznik.
Kosznik blocks an elbow strike from Shinya.
Kosznik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinya tries to work over Kosznik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosznik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosznik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shinyas head.
Shinya misses with an elbow over the top.
Kosznik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shinya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosznik can't find room to land a body shot as Shinya controls the action.
Shinya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosznik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shinya lands a nice uppercut.
Shinya working aggressively here.
Kosznik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosznik gets through Shinya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kosznik tries a body shot but Shinya blocks it.
Shinya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kosznik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shinya is trying to break the clinch but Kosznik is controlling him.
Kosznik lands a right hand.
Kosznik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kosznik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosznik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosznik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinya's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shinya lands a body shot.
Shinya throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosznik.
Kosznik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosznik throws a head punch that misses.
Shinya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shinya lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Trewor Kosznik has been cut.
Kosznik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shinya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosznik avoids the elbow strike from Shinya, against the cage.
Kosznik misses with some punches.
Shinya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shinya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Kosznik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinya can't get the takedown.
Shinya lands an elbow that stopped Kosznik in his tracks for a moment.
Shinya tries to stall but Kosznik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shinya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kosznik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosznik can't find room to land a body shot as Shinya controls the action.
Kosznik can't find room to land a body shot as Shinya controls the action.
Kosznik gets underhooks to prevent Shinya's takedown attempt.
Kosznik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shinya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosznik's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shinya.
Shinya throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosznik.
Shinya throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosznik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shinya backwards.
Kosznik struggles to land a body shot inside as Shinya controls his hands.
Kosznik blocks an uppercut.
Shinya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosznik walks away with a smile on his face. Shinya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trewor Kosznik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Shinya.
Shinya drives through and clinches with Kosznik against the cage.
Shinya blocks an uppercut.
Kosznik dodges an elbow strike from Shinya.
Shinya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Shinya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kosznik takes a shot to the head.
Shinya throws a head punch that misses.
Kosznik blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shinya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosznik's brow.
Kosznik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shinya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosznik's elbow.
Kosznik misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshida Shinya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trewor Kosznik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shinya moves into the clinch.
Shinya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kosznik.
Shinya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosznik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shinya is fending him off so far but Kosznik persists. Nope, Shinya circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosznik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinya sprawls well. Shinya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kosznik gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosznik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinya leaves Kosznik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shinya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Shinya. Those never looked like landing.
Kosznik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shinya, pushing him back against the cage.
Shinya has Kosznik pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shinya.
Kosznik lands a hook that snaps the head of Shinya backwards.
Kosznik tries a body shot but Shinya blocks it.
Kosznik tries to work over Shinya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shinya blocking some punches.
Kosznik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosznik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shinya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shinya throws an elbow but it misses.
Kosznik digs a right hand into Shinya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shinya's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosznik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosznik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shinya manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinya pushes Kosznik up against the cage in a clinch.
Shinya throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinya.
Kosznik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shinya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shinya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kosznik is trying to defend but Shinya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Shinya there.
Shinya stalling.
Kosznik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosznik tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinya controlling the action here.
Kosznik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shinya stands up and beckons Kosznik to join him on the feet.
Kosznik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosznik has a takedown stuffed.
Trewor Kosznik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosznik shoots in for a takedown but Shinya shows good takedown defense.
Shinya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kosznik sprawls well. Kosznik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinya gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Shinya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trewor Kosznik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shinya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Kosznik with that takedown attempt.
Shinya goes for a double leg but Kosznik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kosznik continues to drive forward.
Shinya is looking to clinch.
Kosznik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kosznik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shinya defends well and Kosznik ends up having to push Shinya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosznik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shinya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosznik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trewor Kosznik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shinya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosznik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosznik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinya's elbow.
Kosznik dodges an elbow strike from Shinya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosznik.
Shinya prevents a body shot from Kosznik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosznik.
Knees to the body from Shinya.
Shinya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shinya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kosznik struggles to land a body shot inside as Shinya controls his hands.
Kosznik gets underhooks to prevent Shinya's takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shinya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosznik's brow.
Kosznik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shinya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Kosznik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shinya throws an elbow that misses.
Kosznik swings wildly with an uppercut but Shinya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosznik digs a right hand into Shinya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shinya's gas tank.
Shinya misses with a punch on the inside.
Shinya stalling in the clinch but Kosznik improves position.
Kosznik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shinya backwards.
Kosznik tries to work over Shinya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shinya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kosznik.
Shinya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosznik blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosznik struggles to land a body shot inside as Shinya controls his hands.
Shinya misses with some punches.
Shinya tries a body shot but Kosznik blocks it.
Shinya landing knees to the head.
Shinya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shinya fails to land.
Shinya is trying to break free.
Shinya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shinya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shinya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosznik lands a right hand.
Shinya tries a body shot but Kosznik blocks it.
Shinya misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kosznik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shinya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kosznik.
Kosznik blocks the elbow strike.
Shinya tries to throw a body punch but Kosznik avoids it by throwing Shinya back against the cage.
Kosznik blocks an elbow strike from Shinya.
Shinya prevents a body shot from Kosznik.
Kosznik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shinya wants a takedown but no success here.
Shinya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosznik lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosznik misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosznik.
Shinya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosznik's elbow.
Kosznik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trewor Kosznik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida Shinya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kosznik swings wildly with an uppercut but Shinya uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Trewor Kosznik.
I think Shinya 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshida Shinya!
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hype
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