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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Thomas (ranked 143 p4p, 17 weight class) and Toshi Hijikata (ranked 316 p4p, 39 weight class). Thomas comes into the arena with Killing is my business, and business is good! - Megadeth blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jax Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hijikata lands the left hand.
Hijikata connects with the punch.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hijikata.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Thomas takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
And Hijikata responds with a good body kick, but Thomas manages to step out the way in time.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Hijikata's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
As Hijikata tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Hijikata manages to avoid the attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hijikata - that will leave a mark!
Thomas lands with a slapping head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas feints and then cracks Hijikata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hijikata down.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Thomas.
Hijikata wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Hijikata avoids nicely.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Thomas jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hijikata momentarily.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas 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.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Hijikata moved away.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
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.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas gets a clinch.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Hijikata lands.
Thomas lands a jab.
Hijikata slips a jab from Thomas.
Hijikata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Hijikata moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Thomas works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hijikata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Hijikata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hijikata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata scores with a nice strike.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Hijikata.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata misses with a hook
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Hijikata tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Hijikata tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hijikata scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Hijikata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hijikata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hijikata!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Hijikata connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas with a jab.
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Thomas takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
Thomas checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
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!
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Jax Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hijikata takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Jax Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Hijikata jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hijikata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hijikata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hijikata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Hijikata. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hijikata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Jab by Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hijikata walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hijikata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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