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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 34 p4p, 8 weight class) and Mamoru Date (ranked 458 p4p, 56 weight class). Yamaguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Yama Yama. Mamoru Date acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Date!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Date.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Date drives through and clinches with Yamaguchi against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Date lands a body punch.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Date.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Date misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date is pushing Yamaguchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Date letting Yamaguchi take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi manages to break the clinch.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamaguchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Date with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Date misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Date's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Date tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamaguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Date.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamaguchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Date appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date throws a series of punches but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date lands with a cross.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Date lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamaguchi backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Date.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Date 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yamaguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Date instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamaguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Date misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamaguchi - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
Date ducks right into an uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut
and Date holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaguchi avoids it this time.
Yamaguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
Yamaguchi catches Date with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Yamaguchi delivers a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
Date walks into a jab.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Date misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Yamaguchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamaguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi dodges the punch combination from Date.
A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Date slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Date checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date wants to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch position.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date tries to clinch up.
Date avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi feints and then cracks Date's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Date down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date misses with a straight right.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamaguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamaguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamaguchi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Date moves into the clinch.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Yamaguchi pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Date displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Date's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamaguchi moves into the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Yamaguchi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the cage.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Date.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi throws an elbow but it misses.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date stalling in the clinch but Yamaguchi improves position.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Date looking to slow down the pace here.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the cage.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Date forces Yamaguchi back against the cage and clinches.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Date cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
The referee calls for Date to work.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Yamaguchi tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the cage.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is trying to stall.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Date working aggressively here.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamaguchi is leaning against Date and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Yamaguchi is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamaguchi has his back to the cage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the cage.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamaguchi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kai Yamaguchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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