Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 140
Date: Apr 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Uesugi moves into range and clinches up with Soldic.
Soldic lands with a light punch inside.
Soldic struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soldic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soldic scores with a nice strike.
Soldic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soldic misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldic.
Soldic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Uesugi gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic wants to get back to full guard.
Soldic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uesugi is looking to pass into half guard but Soldic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soldic is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Soldic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soldic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soldic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Uesugi controls Soldic momentarily but Soldic frees himself.
Uesugi wants to sweep here but Soldic controlling him for the moment.
Uesugi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uesugi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Soldic from controlling successfully.
Uesugi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Uesugi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soldic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soldic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soldic! #REVB#
Soldic taking a breather here. #T3#
Uesugi is not content to let Soldic control the position.
Uesugi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Soldic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Uesugi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Soldic's lack of action. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soldic pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soldic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uesugi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soldic slows the pace down in half guard.
Uesugi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soldic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soldic stays in close to Uesugi's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Soldic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Soldic avoids nicely.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Soldic misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uesugi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soldic - the referee stops the clock and Uesugi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soldic. Uesugi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soldic scores with a jab to the head.
Uesugi defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Soldic misses.
Soldic connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi misses with the combination.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Uesugi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Uesugi seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Soldic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Soldic wants to control but Uesugi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Uesugi trying to work for an americana but Soldic has managed to regain full guard.
Uesugi throws a big right hand that misses.
Soldic keeping moving, preventing Uesugi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Uesugi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Soldic throws up his legs and catches Uesugi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Uesugi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Soldic! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roberto Soldic!
Roberto Soldic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Riku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Riku's defenses.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Riku slips the punch.
Riku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it well.
Riku misses with a jab to the body
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Uesugi takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Riku avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Riku tries to break free but Uesugi pushes him back against the cage.
Riku lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riku.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riku misses with a looping right.#T1#
Riku slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Riku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riku throws out the jab.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riku manages to avoid it.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Riku shakes it off.
Riku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Riku's belly button to the back.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Riku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
A little jabbing left from Riku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riku throws a fast counter high kick but Uesugi manages to duck under it in time.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Riku slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Riku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riku moves away.
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Riku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Riku.#T3#
Riku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Riku takes one on the button.
Riku connects with an inside leg kick.
Uesugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uesugi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Riku is out of range.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uesugi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Riku looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Riku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Riku misses the target.
Uesugi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uesugi works the jab nicely.
Uesugi takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Riku.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Riku slips the punch.
Riku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi jabs Riku right on the nose. Riku blinks but takes it well.
Riku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Riku looks to land a body kick but Uesugi moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Uesugi moves into the clinch successfully.
Riku blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Riku throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Riku blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Riku slips under a jab.
Riku tries a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi is wise to it.
Riku scores with a body shot.
Riku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Riku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi tests Riku's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Riku throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Riku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
Riku tries to land a leg kick but Uesugi saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi cracks Riku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Riku throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi works the jab nicely.#T2#
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riku throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Riku throws a sloppy head kick and Uesugi moves out of range easily.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Riku counters with a head kick. That will keep Uesugi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Riku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Riku.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riku misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Riku avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riku.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Riku lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Uesugi rushes Riku and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Uesugi is keeping busy.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riku can do to turn this around?
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Riku.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Riku won't allow it. #BC2#
Riku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi dives in for a single leg takedown but Riku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.#TD#
Uesugi pulls Riku into guard.
Uesugi wants to sweep but no luck.
Riku controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Uesugi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Riku rolls with it to try and escape but Uesugi cranks on the arm and Riku is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
An out of breath Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Beliy misses.
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beliy.
Beliy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beliy throws a series of punches but Uesugi avoids them all with ease.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beliy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.
Beliy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
Beliy avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Beliy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beliy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Beliy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Uesugi works the jab nicely.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Beliy throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uesugi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
and Beliy counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beliy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Beliy's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Beliy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
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!
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beliy manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Uesugi. That snapped Beliy's head back.
Beliy catches Uesugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uesugi works the jab nicely.
Beliy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Beliy.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Beliy counters with a big head kick but Uesugi shrugs it off.
Uesugi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beliy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Beliy is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uesugi throws a jab when Beliy was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beliy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Uesugi. That snapped Beliy's head back.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Beliy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beliy lands with a nice body punch.
Beliy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beliy misses with a shot to the body
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beliy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Nice straight punches there by Uesugi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hook but Beliy blocks it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and Beliy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beliy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Beliy moves away
and Beliy counters with a head kick.
Uesugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beliy. Beliy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beliy swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Beliy misses with a hook.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Beliy is having none of it.
Beliy slips under a jab.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Beliy to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi cracks Beliy with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Uesugi darts in and clinches Beliy up against the cage.
Beliy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beliy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi jumps guard but Beliy stands there with Uesugi around his waist. Uesugi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uesugi pushes Beliy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage. #BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Beliy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beliy takes one on the button.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Beliy.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beliy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Beliy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uesugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beliy doesn't seem phased though.
Beliy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi moves out of range as Beliy strikes.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Beliy's body. Beliy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beliy avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
It looked like Beliy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beliy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Beliy moved out of range.
Uesugi lands a lovely overhand right.
Beliy moves forwards but Uesugi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beliy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range.#T3#
Beliy avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Beliy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Beliy ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beliy moves away.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Beliy's shoulder, as Beliy tries to avoid the shot.
Beliy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beliy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Beliy misses its intended target.
Beliy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beliy throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uesugi lands a head shot.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Beliy is looking to counter punch.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
It looked like Beliy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi doesn't manage to clinch there - Beliy circles away.
Uesugi defending well as Beliy loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Beliy lands a big head kick that sends Uesugi tumbling to the mat! Beliy takes a step backwards and waves Uesugi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Kagekatsu Uesugi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Beliy's head back.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Beliy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beliy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Uesugi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kagekatsu Uesugi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R3#
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
Beliy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Beliy counters with a left and a right that stings Uesugi.
Beliy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand
and Beliy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Uesugi is rocked!
Beliy throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
Uesugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Beliy finish him?
Beliy slips under a jab.
Uesugi seems to have recovered his senses.
Beliy throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Uesugi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Beliy ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Beliy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beliy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beliy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beliy's head.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Beliy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Uesugi cracks Beliy with an open hand slap.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beliy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Beliy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Beliy's head.
Beliy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Beliy lands a left and a right that send Uesugi crashing to the mat, dazed. Beliy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Uesugi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uesugi.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Beliy throws a counter high kick but Uesugi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.
Beliy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beliy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beliy scores with a spinning back kick!
Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Beliy counters with a crisp one two that drops Uesugi! Beliy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Uesugi to his feet! Uesugi is in big trouble!
Uesugi throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beliy throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Beliy counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Beliy looks at the referee who does nothing so Beliy lands a crushing right that sends Uesugi to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sorry Alex......'.

Event: SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uesugi moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Uesugi.#T1#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uesugi clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
Urameshi drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Uesugi clinches up with Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Urameshi misses with some punches. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uesugi tries to work over Urameshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uesugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Uesugi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Uesugi avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab. #CL#
Uesugi forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards. #T4#
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage. #BC#
Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Urameshi tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urameshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action. #TD#
Uesugi pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Urameshi stands up and waves to Uesugi to follow him.
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!
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uesugi with a body shot.#T1#
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Urameshi throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Urameshi throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.#T2#
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Uesugi avoids it with no problem.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Urameshi punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uesugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.#T4#
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Uesugi throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Urameshi lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uesugi under the eye.
Uesugi cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Urameshi throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Uesugi avoids it with no problem.
Uesugi catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi scores with a hook.#T4#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uesugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kagekatsu Uesugi spoke after the fight, saying 'I retire. Some Grumpy Bastard told me this day would come.... What a wise man.'.

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neckbreaker showed some decent athleticism there.

Uesugi kicks off Neckbreaker and gets to his feet.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neckbreaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Uesugi cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uesugi catches Neckbreaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neckbreaker tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi lands a head shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Uesugi slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the body
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Neckbreaker's body.
Neckbreaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker with a jab.
Neckbreaker lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks Neckbreaker with an uppercut!
Neckbreaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Neckbreaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Uesugi is trying to defend but Neckbreaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uesugi taking some punishment here, with Neckbreaker in his half guard. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neckbreaker trying to control the action but Uesugi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Neckbreaker not doing much here.
Uesugi is trying to control but can't.
Neckbreaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uesugi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uesugi wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uesugi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Neckbreaker is staying active.
Neckbreaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neckbreaker wants to control but Uesugi is keeping him busy.
Uesugi is looking to escape.
Neckbreaker is nestled in close to Uesugi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker working over Uesugi with some ground and pound. Uesugi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uesugi is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Neckbreaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Uesugi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uesugi controlling the position well.
Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neckbreaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Uesugi is trying to control but can't.
Neckbreaker wants to take a breather but Uesugi is having none of it.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but Uesugi defending well.
Uesugi is looking to control Neckbreaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uesugi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker is pressing down on Uesugi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uesugi is holding on for now.
Neckbreaker slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slammy Neckbreaker 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.#R2#
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Uesugi moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Neckbreaker's defenses.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a few strikes there.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Nice uppercut lands for Uesugi. That snapped Neckbreaker's head back.
Neckbreaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi with the counter takedown but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Uesugi staying out of range there.#T1#
Uesugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Neckbreaker.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi cracks Neckbreaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Uesugi moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Uesugi catches Neckbreaker right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Uesugi's belly button to the back.
Neckbreaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to the nose.
Uesugi swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range. #TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uesugi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neckbreaker stops Uesugi from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Neckbreaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Neckbreaker prevents Uesugi from getting back to his feet.
Uesugi keeping full guard, as Neckbreaker tries to pass. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neckbreaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Neckbreaker defends easily.
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uesugi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uesugi can't keep his opponent in guard - Neckbreaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Uesugi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neckbreaker is taking a breather. Uesugi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Neckbreaker is pressing down on Uesugi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uesugi is holding on for now.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uesugi keeps working. #SUB2#
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that second 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.#R3#
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Uesugi moves forwards but Neckbreaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi ducks right into an uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Neckbreaker moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a double jab.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Uesugi does no damage.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Uesugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neckbreaker catches Uesugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neckbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch up.#T2#
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uesugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker lands a really nice looking cross but Uesugi seems unphased.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Uesugi's body.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uesugi pinned against the cage. Uesugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Uesugi misses the jab.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uesugi pinned against the cage. Uesugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neckbreaker jabs at Uesugi's body.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi moves forwards but Neckbreaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neckbreaker showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Neckbreaker is controlling well.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here.
Uesugi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Uesugi is staying active underneath Neckbreaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uesugi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uesugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi swinging wildly here.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uesugi sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Uesugi tries to counter it with a takedown but Neckbreaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker is looking to clinch.
Donk. Neckbreaker catches Uesugi right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.#T1#
Uesugi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker lands a really nice looking cross but Uesugi seems unphased.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neckbreaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range. #T2#
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Slammy Neckbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neckbreaker's hands.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uesugi throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Neckbreaker seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker connects with a right hand. Uesugi shakes it off.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neckbreaker scrambles back to his feet.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Uesugi there.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Uesugi slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neckbreaker in his tracks.
Neckbreaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neckbreaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Neckbreaker's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker dips to his left and cracks Uesugi with an uppercut!
Neckbreaker tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R5#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Neckbreaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uesugi doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.#T1#
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Neckbreaker there.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a jab. Neckbreaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Nice straight punches there by Neckbreaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.#T2#
Neckbreaker with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neckbreaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker cracks Uesugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Neckbreaker avoids it well.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Neckbreaker.
No luck for Neckbreaker with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Neckbreaker finds it's target.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.#CL#
Neckbreaker moves into the clinch.
Neckbreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Neckbreaker.

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 Slammy Neckbreaker.
Well Neckbreaker 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
Slammy Neckbreaker is the new lightweight champion!
Slammy Neckbreaker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Kagekatsu Uesugi had this to say: 'I retire. Some Grumpy Bastard told me this day would come.... What a wise man.'.

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Gusmao.
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Uesugi throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.#T1#
Uesugi slips a jab from Gusmao.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gusmao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range.
Uesugi drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uesugi's sensitive parts.
Gusmao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uesugi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gusmao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uesugi. That did some damage!
Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Gusmao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gusmao counters with a nice uppercut.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away.
Gusmao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gusmao throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a head kick but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease.
Gusmao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely.
Gusmao throws a poor cross that misses
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Gusmao catches Uesugi right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Gusmao throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Gusmao connects with the punch.#CL#
Gusmao clinches.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao lands an uppercut.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gusmao throws an elbow but misses.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Gusmao pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Gusmao lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Gusmao seems unphased.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gusmao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Gusmao lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi jabs Gusmao right on the nose. Gusmao blinks but takes it well.
Gusmao slips under a jab.
Uesugi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Gusmao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Uesugi down.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Gusmao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gusmao slips under a jab.
Gusmao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Uesugi digs a good hook to Gusmao's body.
Gusmao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Gusmao counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gusmao. Gusmao obviously looking to wear him down.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uesugi moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Gusmao defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Gusmao staying out of range there.
Gusmao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Gusmao slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao. #T2#
Gusmao with a nice calf kick.
Gusmao tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gusmao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Gusmao slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
Gusmao throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao.
Uesugi throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Gusmao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Gusmao.
Uesugi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gusmao has time to react.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Uesugi down.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uesugi's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Gusmao had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Uesugi misses.
Gusmao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Gusmao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gusmao throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Gusmao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao slips under a jab.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gusmao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Gusmao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uesugi lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gusmao circles away quickly and effectively.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Gusmao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.
Gusmao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gusmao defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Gusmao is predictable there
and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Gusmao clinches.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Uesugi tries to circle away but Gusmao has him pinned against the cage.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short left from Gusmao.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gusmao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Uesugi throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi cracks Gusmao with an open hand slap.#T2#
Gusmao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Gusmao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gusmao scores with a body shot.
Gusmao is looking to clinch.
Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes.
Gusmao is looking to counter the offense by Uesugi and move into the clinch.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gusmao stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook.
Gusmao moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi 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.
Gusmao slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Gusmao is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gusmao doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a double jab
and Gusmao counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Gusmao misses.
Gusmao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gusmao moves forwards but Uesugi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao tries to clinch up.
Gusmao connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a hook. Uesugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gusmao has managed to clinch.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Gusmao tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gusmao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Gusmao does it's job there.
Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Gusmao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusmao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Gusmao.
A lazy left from Gusmao finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Uesugi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Gusmao.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Gusmao is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Uesugi takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Gusmao swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL#
Gusmao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi lands with a shot to the body.
Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uesugi's head.
Gusmao thumps Uesugi with a low kick.
Gusmao connects with a body shot that sends Uesugi's belly button to the back.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gusmao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uesugi's knee momentarily.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Gusmao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. #T2#
Gusmao is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gusmao is looking to chop away at Uesugi's legs.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Gusmao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao. #CL#
Gusmao takes the fight into the clinch.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow. #T3#
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it. #BC2#
Uesugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gusmao to score with a decent uppercut.
Gusmao lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Uesugi misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusmao.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Uesugi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uesugi.
Gusmao is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Gusmao misses.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uesugi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao.
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!
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away.
Gusmao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Uesugi tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Uesugi manages to avoid the attempt.
Gusmao cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Gusmao's defenses.
Gusmao thows a body kick. Uesugi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Uesugi.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao had his way with Kagekatsu Uesugi in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao with the inside leg kick.
Gusmao throws a chopping leg kick but Uesugi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao lands a really nice looking cross but Uesugi seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Gusmao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Gusmao feints and then cracks Uesugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uesugi down.
Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Gusmao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch.
Gusmao misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Gusmao takes one to the chin there.
Gusmao moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Gusmao lands with an overhand left.
Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uesugi's sensitive parts.
Uesugi defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand.
Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Gusmao scores with a spinning back kick!
Gusmao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.
Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gusmao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi.
Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gusmao under the eye.
Gusmao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.
Gusmao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Gusmao is looking to counter punch.
Gusmao moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gusmao scores with a nice right hand.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
As Uesugi tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Uesugi manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi misses with a wild combination.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gusmao blocks a jab.
Uesugi throws a hook but Gusmao blocks it.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Uesugi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice straight punches there by Gusmao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gusmao.
Uesugi punishes Gusmao's body with a nice straight punch.
Gusmao works Uesugi's body with a nice hook.
Uesugi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.#T4#
Gusmao jabs Uesugi right on the nose. Uesugi blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily.
Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uesugi under the eye.
Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gusmao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uesugi takes a step back to recover.
Uesugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Gusmao is rocked!
Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Gusmao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi cracks Gusmao with a hook to the temple - Gusmao is on wobbly legs here! Uesugi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gusmao falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Uesugi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is the new lightweight champion!
Kagekatsu Uesugi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Hero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi 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.
Hero defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Hero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Hero moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Hero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi cracks Hero with an open hand slap.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Hero throws a big counter combination but Uesugi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Uesugi scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Hero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uesugi circles away.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero staying out of range there.#T1#
Hero defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Hero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uesugi is fending him off so far but Hero persists. Nope, Uesugi circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uesugi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uesugi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero working away.
Hero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Uesugi manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Uesugi won't allow Hero to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Uesugi is working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Uesugi trying to control but Hero postures up.
Hero thows a huge punch but Uesugi dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hero pulls his head out easily.
Uesugi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hero seems to be working for a kimura but Uesugi defends the submission attempt.
Hero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB#
Hero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Uesugi defends it.
Uesugi wants to get back to full guard.
Uesugi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hero postures up. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Uesugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Uesugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Uesugi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hero uses it to pass to side control.
Uesugi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uesugi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hero with shots to the head and body - Uesugi looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi 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.#R2#
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Hero gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Uesugi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hero. Oh but Uesugi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hero goes limp - he's gone! Uesugi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uesugi!
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbosa stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
Uesugi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uesugi jabs at Barbosa's body.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Uesugi is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.#T2#
Barbosa throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Uesugi really felt that one!
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.#T3#
Donk. Uesugi catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Uesugi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 shot to the body from Uesugi misses
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Uesugi has got the better of the exchanges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Uesugi with a series of wild strikes but Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Barbosa defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head.
Uesugi takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Uesugi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barbosa won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Uesugi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa regains half guard, as Uesugi was trying to land strikes.
Uesugi throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely. #T2##SUB#
Uesugi is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uesugi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uesugi prevents Barbosa from standing back up. #SUB#
Uesugi seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Uesugi stops Barbosa from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Uesugi wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Uesugi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uesugi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uesugi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Uesugi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Uesugi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barbosa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kagekatsu Uesugi waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sea throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sea throws a body shot but no joy.
Sea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sea moves away.
Sea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Sea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Good shot there by Uesugi.
Sea misses with a looping right.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Sea swinging wildly here.
Sea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sea misses with a lunging right hand
and Uesugi counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Sea moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi jabs at Sea's body.
Uesugi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Uesugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Sea throws a leg kick that misses.
Sea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sea lunges at Uesugi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uesugi's hand.
Uesugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sea misses with a low kick.
Sea misses with a leg kick.
Uesugi misses with the combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sea 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.
Sea throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi attempts a counter takedown but Sea avoids it well and moves away.
Sea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sea throws a sloppy body shot
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Sea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Sea missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi cracks Sea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Sea ducks down to avoid it.
Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uesugi slips a jab from Sea.
Sea slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
Sea tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Sea moves out of range.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Uesugi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Sea misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Sea scores with a hook.
Uesugi slips a jab from Sea.
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a swing at Sea's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Sea scores with a takedown into Uesugi's guard.
Sea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uesugi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Sea defends easily.
Uesugi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sea trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Uesugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sea defends well.
Sea trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Uesugi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sea distracts Uesugi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Sea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uesugi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sea advances to half guard.
Sea is pressing down on Uesugi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uesugi is holding on for now.
Sea working Uesugi over with strikes.
Sea works his way into side control.
Uesugi tries to improve position but can't.
Uesugi is not content to let Sea control the position.
Uesugi tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sea landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Uesugi taking a bit of punishment here - Sea scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Coral Sea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Uesugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Sea misses its intended target.
Sea misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi works Sea's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sea looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a nice looking combination but Sea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sea.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Sea shoots in and gets a takedown into Uesugi's guard.
Uesugi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Uesugi working for a triangle but Sea defends it easily.
Uesugi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Sea scoring with some ground and pound.
Uesugi trying to control the position.
Sea being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Uesugi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sea defends it easily.
Coral Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sea wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving.
Sea postures up and lands a big shot to Uesugi's brow.
Sea scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Sea has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Uesugi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sea is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Uesugi pulls down on the head and he's put Sea to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash LA
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Tyrone Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyrone Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.#CL#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyrone Jones to keep the fight standing.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyrone Jones smiles and moves away.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the button.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Uesugi stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Tyrone Jones's belly button to the back.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
A leg kick checked by Uesugi.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Tyrone Jones. #T2#
Uesugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Tyrone Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrone Jones punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Tyrone Jones seems unphased.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones with the inside leg kick.
Uesugi 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.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
Tyrone Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrone Jones can pounce on him.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyrone Jones fails to land the takedown.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tyrone Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Uesugi lands a jab to Tyrone Jones's midsection.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi scores with a nice strike.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Uesugi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uesugi connects with the punch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Uesugi checks it.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Uesugi tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Uesugi.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Uesugi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones tries a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi scores with a nice strike.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrone Jones under the eye.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Uesugi misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Uesugi. #CL#
Tyrone Jones has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Russell Tyrone Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
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!
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Uesugi won't allow it.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi presses Tyrone Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones lands a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Tyrone Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Uesugi works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Uesugi with an uppercut!
Tyrone Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uesugi pinned against the cage. Uesugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrone Jones's head back. #T2#
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Tyrone Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uesugi on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uesugi has time to react.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uesugi as he jumps to the side.
Tyrone Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uesugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Uesugi throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Tyrone Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Tyrone Jones motions for Uesugi to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
It looked like Tyrone Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.

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 Russell Tyrone Jones.
Well Tyrone Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves looks for a takedown but Uesugi sprawls well.
Uesugi stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graves shoots in but Uesugi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Uesugi, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Uesugi against the cage but Uesugi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
Uesugi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graves.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Uesugi tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Graves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uesugi!
Uesugi tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Uesugi prevents Graves from moving into mount.
Uesugi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves is thwarting Uesugi's attempts to control the position.
Uesugi is controlling Graves's trapped leg to prevent Graves from advancing to side control.#T2#
Uesugi is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Graves throwing shots but Uesugi is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Graves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Uesugi defends it.
Uesugi trying to control but Graves postures up. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Uesugi gets full guard.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uesugi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Uesugi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Graves stacks Uesugi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Graves!
Uesugi struggling a bit here.
Uesugi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Uesugi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Uesugi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Uesugi eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Graves wants to improve his position but Uesugi is controlling well. #SUB2#
Uesugi is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Graves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uesugi quickly recovers to half guard.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Uesugi is defending the position.
Uesugi is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves wants to control but Uesugi is keeping him busy.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Uesugi reverses the position - he's now on top in Graves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Graves looking for subs off his back but Uesugi has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Uesugi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Uesugi is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Graves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uesugi distracts Graves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uesugi preventing the sweep.
Uesugi throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Uesugi stands and steps away. Graves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Uesugi as Graves shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uesugi leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Graves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi avoids it really well and circles away.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Uesugi tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uesugi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves dives in for a single leg takedown but Uesugi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Graves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uesugi's guard.#SUB2#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Uesugi working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily. #T4#
Uesugi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Uesugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uesugi keeps working. #SUB2#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves passes into side control, despite Uesugi's attempt to control the position.
Uesugi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Uesugi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi wants to control but Graves postures up.
Graves advances to mount.
Uesugi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Graves landing shots from mount.
Uesugi wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves wants to control the pace but Uesugi is squirming around nicely.
Graves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Uesugi hang on?
Graves trying to control but Uesugi is having none of it.
Graves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uesugi's face.
Uesugi is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Uesugi prevents any damage by holding on tight.#SUB#
Graves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Uesugi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Uesugi is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Graves misses with a head shot.
Uesugi stops Graves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Uesugi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Uesugi is controlling an arm, preventing Graves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Graves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Uesugi wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves working Uesugi over with strikes here.
Uesugi controls the position.
Uesugi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Uesugi tries to lock up and control but Graves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Graves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Uesugi turns into him and now he's in Graves's guard.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
Uesugi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uesugi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Syn 722
Date: Oct 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tertelgte instigates a clinch.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tertelgte.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to work over Tertelgte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tertelgte.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tertelgte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte has Uesugi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Uesugi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tertelgte lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tertelgte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tertelgte.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tertelgte.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Uesugi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tertelgte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Tertelgte moves into the clinch.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Tertelgte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Tertelgte holds him up against the ropes and eventually Uesugi drops back down to his feet.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kagekatsu Uesugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uesugi scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Tertelgte has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Uesugi misses with the head strike. #T2#
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Tertelgte forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Tertelgte controls the action.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tertelgte controls his hands.
Tertelgte lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte lands a left hand.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tertelgte struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tertelgte smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Tertelgte instigates a clinch. #T3#
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tertelgte lands a shoulder strike.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Tertelgte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tertelgte blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tertelgte scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Tertelgte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tertelgte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tertelgtes head.
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!
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tertelgte takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Tertelgte blocks it.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tertelgte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tertelgte tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Tertelgte back against the ropes.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tertelgte controls his hands.
Tertelgte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Tertelgte controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Tertelgte struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Tertelgte is working Uesugi over against the ropes.#TD#
Uesugi gets control of Tertelgte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uesugi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Uesugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernie Tertelgte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tertelgte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tertelgte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uesugi digs a good hook to Tertelgte's body. #CL#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Tertelgte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tertelgte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tertelgte to keep the fight standing.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tertelgte tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi. #TD#
Uesugi pulls guard.
Tertelgte sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Uesugi working for a triangle but Tertelgte defends it easily. #T1#
Tertelgte trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tertelgte passes into side control.
Uesugi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tertelgte pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Uesugi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tertelgte escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte trying to control the position but Uesugi is working away.
Uesugi tries to buck Tertelgte off but Tertelgte is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uesugi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uesugi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tertelgte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tertelgte pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Tertelgte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Uesugi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tertelgte passes into side control!
Uesugi tries to improve position but can't.
Uesugi is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uesugi sneaks back into half guard.
Uesugi tries to roll over but Tertelgte keeps him under control.
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 Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tertelgte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uesugi moves out of range as Tertelgte strikes.
Tertelgte defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Tertelgte moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Tertelgte lands a jab-cross combination.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tertelgte moves away.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tertelgte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi tries to work over Tertelgte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Tertelgte forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kagekatsu Uesugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Tertelgte closes the distance and clinches.
Tertelgte tries for a takedown but Uesugi manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Tertelgte digs a right hand underneath Uesugi's ribcage. Uesugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tertelgte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tertelgte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uesugi works on Tertelgte's body with a couple of short punches.
Tertelgte misses with a body punch.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi cracks Tertelgte with a nice body shot.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi fails to pull guard.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
Uesugi tries to work over Tertelgte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Tertelgte.
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!
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tertelgte.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but Tertelgte has him pressed against the ropes.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Tertelgte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Tertelgte struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Tertelgte avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the ropes.
Tertelgte misses with a body punch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but Tertelgte has him pressed against the ropes.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi misses with the head strike. #T3#
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Uesugi pulls Tertelgte into guard. #SUB#
Uesugi is looking for a triangle but Tertelgte pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Uesugi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tertelgte stacks Uesugi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.
Uesugi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tertelgte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uesugi keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uesugi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Uesugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tertelgte defends well.#SUB#
Uesugi looking for subs off his back but Tertelgte has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Tertelgte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tertelgte 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 712
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Rock off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
Rock pushes Uesugi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
I was talking to Rock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the ropes.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Uesugi pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Uesugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock is pushing down on Uesugi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uesugi is fighting to maintain full guard but Rock has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rock is looking for a kimura here.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well. #SUB#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Uesugi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Uesugi defends the submission attempt.
Rock trying to mount his opponent but Uesugi defends it. #SUB#
Rock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Rock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Uesugi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uesugi is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uesugi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Rock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Uesugi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rock controlling well, preventing Uesugi from escaping the position.
Uesugi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rock doesn't have the hooks in and Uesugi manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Uesugi looking to pass the guard.
Uesugi is working Rock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rock can't keep his opponent in guard - Uesugi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rock wants to improve his position but Uesugi is controlling well.
Uesugi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock moves into full guard.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Uesugi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.#CL#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rock misses its target.#T1#
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been informed that Uesugi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Uesugi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
Rock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Rock avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing. #T3#
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Rock walks into a left hand. #KD#
Rock lands a big right hand that sends Uesugi crashing to the mat! Rock stays standing though and waves Uesugi back to his feet!#ROC#Uesugi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kagekatsu Uesugi has been cut.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Uesugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Uesugi seems to have recovered his senses.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Rock forces Uesugi back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Rock tries to pull guard but Uesugi won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kagekatsu Uesugi's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Rock has managed to clinch.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi misses with the head strike. #TD#
Rock decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uesugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uesugi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uesugi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uesugi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Uesugi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rock working for a triangle but Uesugi defends it easily.
Rock keeping full guard, as Uesugi tries to pass. #SUB#
Uesugi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rock throws up his legs and catches Uesugi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Uesugi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rock! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Will Rock!
Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Rhod lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Uesugi is looking to clinch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Rhod avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi staying out of range there.#T1#
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uesugi is able to avoid easily.
Uesugi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhod throws a low kick but Uesugi moves out of range easily.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
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!
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
We've been told by Rhod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uesugi slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Rhod misses.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rhod rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming. #T4#
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod throws a right and a left that Uesugi avoids nicely.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Uesugi scores with a one two! Rhod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Rhod shakes him off and moves away.
A cross from Rhod lands.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Uesugi takes one to the chin there.
Rhod takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Rhod sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi slips a jab from Rhod.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uesugi there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Uesugi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhod's efforts to push away.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi works on Rhod's body with a couple of short punches.
Rhod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Rhod shakes him off and moves away.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhod to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Rhod misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Uesugi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
As Uesugi backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod wants to slow Uesugi down by chopping away at his legs.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Rhod looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Uesugi knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
And Rhod counters with a quick kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rhod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod thumps Uesugi with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
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 Rudy Rhod 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!#R3#
Uesugi takes one on the button.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uesugi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod scores with a spinning back kick!
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uesugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Rhod.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Uesugi with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uesugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rhod's ribs.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Uesugi drives through and clinches with Rhod against the cage.
Rhod tries to break free but Uesugi pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod can't break the clinch.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Rhod is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rhod tries to circle away but Uesugi has him pinned against the cage.
Rhod tries to circle away but Uesugi has him pinned against the cage.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod stalling.
Uesugi working aggressively here. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Rhod.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Uesugi throws a nice looking combination but Rhod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod with a nice cross.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Rhod scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uesugi lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uesugi at a distance.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Good leg kick by Rhod.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uesugi scores with a hook.
Rhod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Uesugi didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Our winner, Rudy Rhod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 693 Warror vs Partio
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
Uesugi swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Kurosaki takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A left lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
Uesugi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kurosaki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
Uesugi jabs Kurosaki right on the nose. Kurosaki blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi misses with a few strikes there.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Uesugi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.#CL2#
Uesugi forces Kurosaki back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurosaki is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kurosaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi stalls.
Uesugi is looking to control Kurosaki's arms but Kurosaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uesugi has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Kurosaki tries to move into range but Uesugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uesugi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Kurosaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
Uesugi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Kurosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Uesugi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
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!
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Kurosaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Kurosaki tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurosaki as Uesugi tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurosaki gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Uesugi. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Uesugi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kurosaki tries to keep at a distance but Uesugi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurosaki dodges the punch combination from Uesugi.
It appears Kurosaki was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uesugi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uesugi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Uesugi jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Kurosaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Uesugi.#T1#
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Kurosaki.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Kurosaki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Uesugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Uesugi knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kurosaki fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Kurosaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Uesugi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi. #T4#
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi is struggling to control the position.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I've got Uesugi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 687 Point vs Alzheimer
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1#
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uesugi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Uesugi's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen catches Uesugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
Kansalainen digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.#CL2#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Uesugi takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uesugi is looking to wear down Kansalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uesugi misses with a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it. #T1#
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Kansalainen rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Uesugi just leaning against Kansalainen, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen working aggressively here.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Come on Uesugi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kansalainen. #T2#
Uesugi controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Kansalainen around his waist. Kansalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uesugi trying to stall but Kansalainen improves his position.
Uesugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Kansalainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uesugi or not.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Kansalainen successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uesugi looking to pass the guard.
Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uesugi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uesugi wanted to stand there but Kansalainen had control of the position.
Uesugi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kansalainen working for a triangle but Uesugi defends it easily.
Uesugi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uesugi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Uesugi stays in close to Kansalainen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kansalainen lands a head kick!
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
As Kansalainen tries to get set, Uesugi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kansalainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Kansalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uesugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Uesugi's leg but Uesugi calmly moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Uesugi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
A nice side step and Kansalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansalainen clobbers Uesugi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Kansalainen clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Kansalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Kansalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Kansalainen is trying to force a seperation but Uesugi has the dominant position.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Uesugi to work.
Still in the clinch, Kansalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Uesugi is stalling here.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Kansalainen around his waist. Kansalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kansalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansalainen controls his hands.
Uesugi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uesugi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Uesugi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansalainen drops back down to his feet.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a head shot.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.#CL#
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uesugi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
And Kansalainen responds with a good body kick, but Uesugi manages to step out the way in time.
Uesugi takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming. #CL2#
Kansalainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uesugi tries to stall but Kansalainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
Uesugi leaning against his opponent.
Uesugi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to work over Kansalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Kansalainen - just one landing.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi jabs Kansalainen right on the nose. Kansalainen blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uesugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uesugi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kansalainen lands a body punch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Kansalainen around his waist. Kansalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi is struggling to control the position.
Kansalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Uesugi is stalling here.
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kansalainen is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Kansalainen.
A short body shot lands from Uesugi as the two fighters clinch.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Uesugi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uesugi has Kansalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Kansalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
Kansalainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kansalainen tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Uesugi is looking to control Kansalainen's arms but Kansalainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uesugi has his back to the cage.
Kansalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Uesugi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kansalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapani Kansalainen.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uesugi's calf.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi. #T4#
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kansalainen moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
Kansalainen cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansalainen.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
Kansalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kansalainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tapani Kansalainen.
Well Kansalainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi misses the jab.#CL2#
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Uesugi tries to tie him up.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T1#
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Turner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi is trying to stall.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T2#
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uesugi slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Uesugi's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner thuds a left hand into Uesugi's body.#CL2#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Uesugi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner misses with some punches.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi slows down the pace here. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner connects with a right hand. Uesugi shakes it off.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uesugi scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Turner.
As Turner tries to get set, Uesugi tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Turner slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the combination.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Turner stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Uesugi throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Uesugi throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Uesugi wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi with a hook.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Uesugi.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Uesugi moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner misses with a looping left.
A jab from Uesugi misses. #T4#
Turner cracks a nice hook into Uesugi's ribs.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner is working Uesugi over against the cage.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Uesugi's defenses.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uesugi defends it well.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Turner is leaning against Uesugi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.#T1##TD2#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Uesugi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi cracks Turner with a good jab.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uesugi stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.#T4#
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Turner with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner jabs at Uesugi's body.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 676 Gravas vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Gravas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravas .#CL2#
Uesugi pushes Gravas up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravas has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi. #TD#
Gravas successfully pulls guard.
Uesugi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gravas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uesugi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gravas keeping full guard, as Uesugi tries to pass.
Uesugi tries to stand but Gravas is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gravas working a defensive guard here.
Uesugi stays in close to Gravas 's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Gravas throws a body kick that misses.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Uesugi jabs at Gravas 's body.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Gravas shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Gravas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi tries to clinch up but Gravas circles away and keeps his distance.
Gravas tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Uesugi. #CL2#
Uesugi has closed the distance and engaged Gravas in a clinch.
Gravas struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi gets through Gravas 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gravas manages to break the clinch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gravas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Gravas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravas slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Gravas 's head but Gravas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Gravas moves forwards but Uesugi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks Gravas with an uppercut!
Uesugi cracks Gravas with an open hand slap.
Gravas scores with a push kick.
Gravas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gravas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gravas there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Gravas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Gravas as he connects with a hook.
Gravas is looking to chop away at Uesugi's legs.
Uesugi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uesugi looks to clinch
and Gravas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Gravas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Uesugi.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Gravas walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi fails to land with a series of punches.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Gravas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi tries to clinch up but Gravas circles away and keeps his distance.
Uesugi stalks Gravas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gravas 's face. Gravas staggers backwards, shaken.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gravas misses the target.
Uesugi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gravas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
Gravas staying out of range there.
And Gravas counters with a quick kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Gravas only half commits. #CL2#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gravas misses with a body punch. #BC#
Gravas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gravas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Gravas ducks down to avoid it.
Gravas is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Gravas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravas lands with a cross.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravas 's hands.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Gravas throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
Gravas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Gravas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravas lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas digs a right hand into Uesugi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uesugi's gas tank.
Gravas lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Gravas blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Gravas lands a right hand.
Gravas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gravas fails to land. #BC#
Gravas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravas doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi lands a lovely overhand right.
Uesugi lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gravas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Gravas misses with a looping left.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravas .
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Uesugi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi lands a jab to the head.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
It looked like Gravas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi avoids a kick to the body.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gravas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gravas cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravas , right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravas .
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uesugi's knee momentarily.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Gravas defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi with a jab.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Gravas tries to pull guard but Uesugi won't allow it.
Gravas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas misses with some punches.
Gravas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to stall but Gravas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Gravas misses with a punch to the body.
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Gravas blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Gravas blocks it. #T1#
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Gravas 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas working aggressively here.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gravas backwards.
Gravas working aggressively here.
Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but Gravas gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravas 's elbow.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravas swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Gravas .
Gravas digs a right hand into Uesugi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uesugi's gas tank.
Uesugi tries to work over Gravas 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gravas has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi presses Gravas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi misses with the head strike. #BC#
Gravas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Gravas connects with the punch.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uesugi throws a series of punches but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Gravas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uesugi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uesugi wants to counter with a clinch but Gravas pushes him away.#T3#
Uesugi tries to clinch up but Gravas circles away and keeps his distance.
Uesugi swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gravas rather than just go for the knockout.
Gravas tries a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi wants to counter the offense by Gravas and move into the clinch position.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravas slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi sizes up Gravas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Gravas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Uesugi catches Gravas right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Gravas scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi.
Uesugi stuns Gravas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Gravas counters with a big right hand! Oh Uesugi is in trouble here! Gravas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latka Gravas !
Latka Gravas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Graves vs Chavez
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Rock avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Rock counters by clinching up.
Uesugi stalls.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uesugi's efforts to push away.
Uesugi is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.#BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Rock pulls guard effortlessly.
Rock pulls Uesugi in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uesugi's guard. #REVR#
Rock is fighting to break Uesugi's control of his arms but Uesugi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Uesugi looking to control.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Uesugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uesugi is controlling Rock's posture.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uesugi trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Uesugi keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock wants to clinch up but Uesugi keeps it at a distance.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Rock's ribs.#T3#
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rock rather than just go for the knockout.
Rock throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Rock.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock scores with a sloppy right hand. Uesugi should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Uesugi misses.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Uesugi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Rock.
Uesugi takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uesugi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock staying out of range there.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Rock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Rock avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Rock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi cracks Rock with a good jab.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rock scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Donk. Uesugi catches Rock right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock. #T2#
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock scores with a hook.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Uesugi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock slips a jab from Uesugi.
Rock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock slips under a jab.
As Uesugi backs away, Rock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Rock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Rock.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range. #T4#
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Rock.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi 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.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Uesugi throws a combination. Rock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Jab from Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi misses with a body shot
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uesugi. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Uesugi lands a jab.#CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
A short left from Rock.
Uesugi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.#CL#
Rock has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Uesugi to the mat. #SU2#
Uesugi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rock with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Rock misses.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Rock lands.
Rock with a hook.
Rock wants to clinch.
Rock defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Rock. #T4#
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Rock.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Rock.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Uesugi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi. #CL#
Rock rushes Uesugi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi is trying to break free.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Rock.
Uesugi working hard to break the clinch.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.#T1#
Uesugi stalling in the clinch but Rock improves position.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Uesugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Uesugi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi avoiding damage.
Rock lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.#T3#
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Rock cracks the inside of Uesugi's front leg.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rock forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uesugi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rock misses its target.
Uesugi scores with a nice right hand.
Rock misses the jab.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses #CL#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Will Rock 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. 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.
#R5#
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rock scores with a shot to the body.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Uesugi misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
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!
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi walks into a jab.
Rock tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it.
Uesugi misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock slips a jab from Uesugi.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi.
Rock throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Rock throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
A jab from Rock misses.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice combination there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Rock lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Rock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rock is looking to clinch but Uesugi is avoiding it.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock lands with an overhand left.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I think Uesugi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
We've been hearing reports that Savitaipale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savitaipale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Savitaipale has managed to clinch.
Savitaipale prevents Uesugi from breaking the clinch.
Savitaipale misses with some punches.
Savitaipale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head. #BC#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##TD#
Savitaipale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uesugi!
Uesugi struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Uesugi is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale working away.
Savitaipale looks up at the clock and then as Uesugi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savitaipale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savitaipale working away.
Uesugi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savitaipale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Uesugi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savitaipale's best efforts.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Uesugi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi trying to control here.
Uesugi tries to kick Savitaipale off but Savitaipale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Savitaipale is trying to work for a kimura but Uesugi is defending well.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uesugi pushes Savitaipale off but Savitaipale dives into side control.
Savitaipale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Uesugi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uesugi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Uesugi keeping his opponent close.
Savitaipale is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Uesugi tries to bench press Savitaipale off him but Savitaipale keeps the position.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Uesugi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale is working Uesugi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
Uesugi is trying to control Savitaipale's posture but Savitaipale avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uesugi taking a bit of punishment here - Savitaipale scoring with strikes.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
Savitaipale is chipping away with strikes.
Uesugi tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale lands a nice forearm strike.
Uesugi wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.#T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale wants to control but Uesugi is keeping him busy.
Uesugi regains half guard.
Uesugi is concentrating on defense, preventing Savitaipale from advancing position.
Savitaipale prevents Uesugi from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savitaipale is working away from the top position though.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Uesugi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Uesugi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. #TD#
Savitaipale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Uesugi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Uesugi slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uesugi sprawls and moves away.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
Uesugi takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uesugi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savitaipale eats them both and turns towards Uesugi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Savitaipale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Savitaipale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savitaipale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Savitaipale avoids it well.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uesugi counters with a two punch combo.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Savitaipale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
A big right from Uesugi misses. #CL#
Savitaipale rushes Uesugi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Uesugi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savitaipale.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Savitaipale drives through and clinches with Uesugi against the ropes. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a double jab.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Savitaipale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Uesugi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Uesugi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale grinds an elbow into Uesugi's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale is looking to clinch but Uesugi is avoiding it.
Savitaipale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Uesugi catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown
and Uesugi counters with a three punch combo that has Savitaipale backing up. Savitaipale nods at Uesugi to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Uesugi throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Uesugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Savitaipale.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savitaipale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking. #T3#
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi slips a jab from Savitaipale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it.
Savitaipale doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uesugi tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uesugi to the ground. Uesugi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Savitaipale tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savitaipale shoots in looking for a takedown. Uesugi tries to sprawl out of it but Savitaipale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Uesugi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Uesugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.

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 Atte Savitaipale.
I think Savitaipale 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
After the big win, Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

Event: CEC 686
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
James throws a series of punches but Uesugi moves out of range.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Uesugi's head.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
James blocks a jab.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
James misses with a looping left.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uesugi pinned against the cage. Uesugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
James tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
Nice defenses there by James.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
James tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a series of punches but Uesugi avoids them all with ease.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uesugi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Uesugi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Uesugi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
Good shot there by Uesugi.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
James lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James misses with a straight right.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Uesugi dodges the punch combination from James.
James moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uesugi doesn't seem phased though.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
James tries to clinch up.
James lands with a hook. Uesugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into James's body.
James moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from James.
Uesugi stalling in the clinch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uesugi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
As Uesugi looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Uesugi just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
James misses with a straight left.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
James misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by James.
James throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
James misses with a leg kick
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James staying out of range there.
James is looking to counter punch.
James misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi jabs at James's body.
Uesugi tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi digs a good hook to James's body. #T3#
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Uesugi works the jab nicely.
Uesugi lands a jab to James's midsection.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James with a nice cross.
James throws a combination. Uesugi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from James misses.
James misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi scores with a hook.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Uesugi should have avoided that one.
James slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi jabs at James's body.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James shoots in and drives through. Uesugi sprawls well.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from James.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses the jab.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Nice defenses there by James.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
James throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands with a shot to the body.
Uesugi looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook but James avoids it easily.#T2#
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi takes one to the side of the head.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a one two combo.
James avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.#T3#
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi.
James throws a leg kick but Uesugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from James misses.
Uesugi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into James's body.
Uesugi swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
James rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
James throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uesugi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kagekatsu Uesugi waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Arendse keeps the fight on the outside.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Arendse has Uesugi up against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Uesugi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arendse being controlled against the cage.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Arendse rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi. #T3#
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi trying to control the position but instead, Arendse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uesugi into the cage.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.#T4#
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Arendse.#CL#
Arendse gets tackled into the cage by Uesugi. Uesugi maintains the clinch.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arendse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range. #CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Arendse.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Arendse. #T2#
Uesugi moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uesugi is stalling here.
Uesugi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arendse up against the cage.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T3#
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but Arendse gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.#T4#
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Uesugi's legs.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Arendse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Uesugi lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards. #T1#
Uesugi tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Uesugi's ribcage. Uesugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse misses with the head strike. #T2#
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse presses Uesugi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Arendse cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Arendse tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Uesugi is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Oh Uesugi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse is working Uesugi over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Arendse. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse throws a big uppercut that drops Uesugi! More strikes from Arendse and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Uesugi lies dazed against the cage as Arendse celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!

Event: CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Savitaipale cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Savitaipale with a hook.#CL#
Uesugi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Savitaipale around his waist. Savitaipale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Savitaipale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uesugi can't fight it off and eventually Savitaipale manages to take the fight to the floor. Uesugi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Uesugi pushes Savitaipale off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that Uesugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uesugi also avoids with ease.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Uesugi counters by clinching up. #T1#
Savitaipale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uesugi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Savitaipale. Those never looked like landing.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Savitaipale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi lands an overhand right.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Savitaipale walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Savitaipale takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Savitaipale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Uesugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uesugi trying to keep a closed guard but Savitaipale is proving a slippery customer.
Uesugi has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Uesugi's brow. #T3#
Uesugi pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale cracks Uesugi with a solid left hand.
Uesugi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Uesugi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savitaipale controls the pace.
Savitaipale pushing down on Uesugi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uesugi is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Uesugi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savitaipale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uesugi gets full guard.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is keeping the position.
Uesugi pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale darts in looking for a takedown but Uesugi gets double underhooks and turns Savitaipale into the cage.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uesugi on the side of the head.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Nice cross by Uesugi.#CL2#
Savitaipale instigates a clinch.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savitaipale goes for a takedown attempt but Uesugi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uesugi is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Uesugi circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Savitaipale moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uesugi is defending well.
Savitaipale is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uesugi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.#T3#
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uesugi defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Uesugi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Savitaipale darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
Savitaipale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uesugi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Savitaipale successfully pulls guard.
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uesugi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi content to stall in guard here.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale pulls Uesugi in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Savitaipale is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
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 Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking to wear down Savitaipale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Savitaipale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale lunges at Uesugi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uesugi's hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Savitaipale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savitaipale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uesugi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Uesugi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uesugi works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a nice looking combination but Savitaipale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Savitaipale as he connects with a hook.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Savitaipale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Savitaipale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uesugi but Uesugi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale. #CL#
Uesugi clinches up against the cage.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Uesugi looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Uesugi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savitaipale doesn't seem phased though.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi slips a jab and a cross from Savitaipale.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale moves forwards but Uesugi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi cracks Savitaipale with an open hand slap.
Uesugi cracks Savitaipale with an open hand slap.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Savitaipale's belly button to the back.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Savitaipale off the cage and back into range.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Uesugi is looking to clinch.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uesugi defends it well.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Savitaipale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Savitaipale finds it's way through Uesugi's defenses.
Savitaipale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Savitaipale connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi jabs Savitaipale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.#T4#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Savitaipale misses the jab.#TD2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Uesugi is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uesugi controlling the position well.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uesugi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi had his way with Atte Savitaipale in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savitaipale walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Savitaipale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uesugi sprawls well. Uesugi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.#T1#
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Uesugi tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
Uesugi stalling.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uesugi to keep the fight standing.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Savitaipale gets control of Uesugi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savitaipale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Uesugi passes Savitaipale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Uesugi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale wants to control but Uesugi passes into side.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Uesugi staying calm.
Savitaipale is trying to control Uesugi's posture but Uesugi avoids it. #SU#
Uesugi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savitaipale to his feet. #T3#
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale jabs Uesugi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Savitaipale instigates a clinch.
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uesugi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savitaipale keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uesugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
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!
Uesugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Uesugi closes the distance and pushes Savitaipale back into the cage.#TD2#
Savitaipale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uesugi uses from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Savitaipale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uesugi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uesugi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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 Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I think Uesugi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

Event: AEW 31
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Justis avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Justis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Justis.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justis.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Justis misses its intended target.
Justis throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range.
Justis fails to land with a series of punches.
Uesugi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Justis manages to circle out of the way.
Justis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uesugi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi cracks Justis with a good jab.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis blocks a jab.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi throws a jab when Justis was well out of range.
Justis staying out of range there.#T1#
Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Justis under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Justis.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the head.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Justis ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Justis's hands.
Justis cracks a nice hook into Uesugi's ribs.
Justis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Justis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justis throws a series of punches but Uesugi avoids them all with ease.
Uesugi swings for the body but Justis moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Justis avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.#T2#
Justis throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Uesugi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi scores with a jab. Justis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Justis throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Justis swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Justis.
Jab by Justis.
Justis misses with a low kick.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Justis.
Uesugi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Justis walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Justis misses.
Justis connects with a jab.
Uesugi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Justis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Justis throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Justis misses.
A combination from Justis does no damage.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Uesugi takes the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Justis backwards. #BC2#
Justis manages to break the clinch.
Justis misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justis looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Justis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi swings for the body but Justis moves out of range.
Justis looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Uesugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Justis.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justis wants to land a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Justis's ribs.
Uesugi swings for the body but Justis moves out of range.
Justis misses with a shot to the body
and Justis 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.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. #CL#
Uesugi pushes Justis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Justis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Justis.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justis digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Justis scores with a four punch combination!
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Justis throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Justis swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uesugi with a body shot.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Uesugi.#T1#
Justis connects with an inside leg kick.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Justis avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Justis
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Justis swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Justis.
Justis misses with a straight left.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Justis misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi. #BC2#
Justis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Justis looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Justis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Justis throws a combination that misses
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Uesugi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Justis misses with a straight left.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justis moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Justis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi.
A big right from Justis misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Justis tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Uesugi.
Justis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justis throws a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Uesugi rushes Justis and presses him up against the cage.
Justis tries to break the clinch but Uesugi is controlling the position. #BC2#
Justis manages to break the clinch.
Uesugi cracks Justis with a good jab.
Justis takes one to the side of the head.
Uesugi takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Justis's body. Justis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Justis!
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justis avoids the body shot from Uesugi. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justis in his tracks.
Justis throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Justis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Justis moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Justis misses. #CL#
Uesugi gets a clinch. #BC2#
Justis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justis takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Justis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Justis misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Justis.#CL#
Uesugi darts in and clinches Justis up against the cage.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but Justis gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.
Justis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Justis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Justis takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi is working Justis over against the cage.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Justis is trying to break free.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Justis backwards. #T1#
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Uesugi looking to stall.
Uesugi tries to work over Justis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi stalling.
Uesugi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Uesugi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.
A short right from Uesugi. #BC2#
Justis breaks the clinch.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?#CL#
Uesugi has Justis up against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands. #T2#
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow.
Justis tries to break free but Uesugi pushes him back against the cage.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A short left from Uesugi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Uesugi.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Justis blocks a body shot from Uesugi. #BC2#
Justis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.#CL#
Uesugi instigates a clinch.
Uesugi has Justis pushed against the cage.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uesugi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Justis has had enough of the clinch but Uesugi keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Uesugi tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Justis prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Justis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi throws a jab when Justis was well out of range.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Justis misses with a right hand
and Justis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uesugi wants to clinch up but Justis keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Justis.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Justis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Justis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Justis.
Justis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Justis wants to slow Uesugi down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Justis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justis throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi jabs at Justis's body.
Justis throws a shot to the body.
Justis defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Justis missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uesugi at a distance.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Justis.
Justis throws a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Uesugi has managed to clinch.
Justis can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Justis wants to get back to striking at distance but Uesugi won't allow it. #BC2#
Justis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Justis throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Justis scores with a hook.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Justis.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Justis takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Justis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Justis swats away the attempt to clinch by Uesugi.
Uesugi sizes up Justis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justis.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Justis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justis walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
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!
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justis.
Justis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Justis misses with a looping right.
Justis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uesugi connects with the punch.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Justis throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Justis.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Justis avoids it well.
Justis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Justis slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uesugi takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
Justis throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Justis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Justis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
Justis misses with a straight left.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Justis moved out of range.
Justis throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Justis punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justis throws out the jab. #T4#
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Justis's hands.
Justis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justis swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi scores with a hook.
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!
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi wants to clinch
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Justis.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
Justis throws out a powerful jab.
Uesugi slips a jab from Justis.
Justis tries a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Justis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi had his way with Logan Justis in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi swings for the body but Justis moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Justis ducked under it nicely.
Justis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Justis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi stuns Justis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi lands a jab to Justis's midsection.
Justis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uesugi on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uesugi's sensitive parts.
Justis throws a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
Justis moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick.
Uesugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi stuns Justis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justis at a distance.
Justis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Justis ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uesugi backing away here, and Justis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Justis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justis lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Justis misses with a hook.#CL#
Justis tries to keep at a distance but Uesugi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Justis pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Justis can't break the clinch.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justis throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Justis breaks the clinch.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justis throws out the jab.
Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Justis takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi is looking to clinch but Justis is avoiding it.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justis.
As Justis tries to get set, Uesugi tries to push him back and clinch up but Justis manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
Justis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Justis throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi moves out of range as Justis strikes.
Uesugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Justis. Justis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Uesugi works Justis's body with a nice hook.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Justis.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justis misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Uesugi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justis.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Justis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Justis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uesugi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi retains his welterweight title!
Kagekatsu Uesugi gave a mention to Vikai Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Steve.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot.
Steve avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.#CL#
Uesugi gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch. #T2#
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Steve.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Steve lands a jab.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steve rather than just go for the knockout.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Steve is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Uesugi.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve cracks Uesugi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Steve misses.
Uesugi with a hook.
Steve takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi is trying to break free.
Steve tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body punch.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Uesugi there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses the jab.
Uesugi stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve, as that shot connected.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uesugi jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Steve lands the left hand.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uesugi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve misses with a hook
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve avoids the body shot from Uesugi. #T3#
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Steve.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi slips a straight right by Steve.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Uesugi moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back. #CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve. #BC2#
Uesugi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uesugi, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uesugi trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uesugi into the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Steve tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Steve. #T3#
Uesugi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Steve pushes Uesugi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Steve throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Steve tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one. #T4#
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Steve rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Uesugi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kagekatsu Uesugi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Uesugi tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.#CL#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Steve.
A short uppercut from Steve.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A short right from Uesugi.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Uesugi pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.#T3#
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Jab by Steve.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch. #BC2#
Uesugi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uesugi tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range. #T4#
Uesugi punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Uesugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve blocks a jab.
Uesugi moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Uesugi scores with a jab.
Uesugi lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Steve tries to clinch up but Uesugi circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve tries to clinch up but Uesugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uesugi cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Uesugi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Steve misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Steve lands the left hand.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi jabs at Steve's body.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.#CL#
Steve forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uesugi just leaning against Steve, taking a breather.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Uesugi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Uesugi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Uesugi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Uesugi digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uesugi slowing the pace effectively.
Uesugi looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steve prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T3#
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uesugi tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I've got Uesugi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Denke scores with a three punch combo!
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Denke.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Uesugi catches Denke right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke misses with a combination
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Denke misses.
Some wild striking there from Denke.
Uesugi clobbers Denke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke moves away from the strike by Uesugi. #T1#
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Uesugi moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Uesugi lands a big right hand that sends Denke crashing to the mat! Uesugi stays standing though and waves Denke back to his feet!#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Denke misses with a straight right.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Denke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Denke to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Denke looks to clinch but Uesugi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Denke taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Uesugi lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection.
Uesugi swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo cracks Uesugi with an open hand slap.
Uesugi throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Uesugi swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alatalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Uesugi rushes Alatalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi is working Alatalo over against the cage.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Alatalo. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Uesugi - just one landing.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alatalo. Alatalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Alatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.#T3##CL2#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alatalo.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alatalo.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Alatalo on the inside.
Alatalo misses with a body punch.
A short left from Uesugi.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Uesugi pushes Alatalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi pushes Alatalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alatalo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alatalo works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uesugi throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Uesugi throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi connects with a nice looking jab.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alatalo.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands a body punch.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Alatalo - that landed with a thud.
Alatalo tries to circle away but Uesugi has him pinned against the cage.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Alatalo pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Alatalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi scores with a body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Alatalo tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Alatalo throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo walks into a jab.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it. #CL2#
Uesugi gets a clinch.
Uesugi blocking some punches. #T3#
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alatalo digs a right hand into Uesugi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uesugi's gas tank.
A short right from Uesugi.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alatalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Uesugi has double underhooks.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo working aggressively here.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Alatalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Uesugi tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Uesugi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alatalo.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alatalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alatalo drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alatalo.
Uesugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Uesugi is leaning against Alatalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uesugi gets through Alatalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Alatalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Alatalo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Uesugi presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uesugi lands a body punch.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi lands with a light punch inside.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Uesugi works on Alatalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Alatalo seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alatalo or not.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Uesugi digs a right hand into Alatalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alatalo's gas tank.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alatalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alatalo is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Alatalo - that landed with a thud.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alatalo.
Alatalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Alatalo misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uesugi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 104 Slurper vs Rutherford
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Uesugi lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Stone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uesugi to score with a decent uppercut.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi digs a good hook to Stone's body.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uesugi.
Stone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uesugi connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
As Uesugi backs away, Stone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Uesugi jabs Stone right on the nose. Stone blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Uesugi misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Uesugi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uesugi.
Uesugi swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
And Stone counters with a quick kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
It looked like Stone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi. #T4#
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a low kick, right behind Uesugi 's knee.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
And Stone counters with a quick kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Stone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stone moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Uesugi misses with a hook
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Uesugi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uesugi takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Stone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Stone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stone slips under a jab from Uesugi.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook.
Uesugi jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a solid body kick.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stone avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab. #T4#
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a left and a right that stings Uesugi.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Uesugi badly! Stone follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Uesugi out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Stone finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Stone!
An out of breath Jack Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 99 Stone vs Wright
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Fett keeps Uesugi at a distance using the push kick.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fett throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Fett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uesugi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi catches Fett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A left lands for Uesugi.
Fett works the jab nicely.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Fett scores with a decent looking hook.
Uesugi misses with a body shot
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Fett.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uesugi under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett misses with a head kick.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fett lands a body shot. #T2#
Uesugi throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Fett misses the jab.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uesugi is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Fett - just one landing.
Fett connects with a jab.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Fett throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Fett looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses the jab.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick from Fett.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Fett misses with a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett lands with a cross.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Fett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Fett throws a leg kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett takes one to the side of the head.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Settakian Fett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fett misses with a low kick.
Fett misses with a body punch
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Fett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fett lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Fett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Settakian Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Fett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uesugi circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Fett misses.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Fett.#T1#
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Fett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Fett misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Fett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Fett takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Fett looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Fett lands a really nice looking cross but Uesugi seems unphased.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Uesugi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fett has got the better of the exchanges.
Uesugi takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Fett throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Fett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
and Fett counters with a nice body kick.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fett.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fett throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Fett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uesugi. That did some damage!
Fett throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Uesugi takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fett rather than just go for the knockout.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fett lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Fett throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fett connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fett can pounce on him.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Settakian Fett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fett throws a leg kick that misses.
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Fett's corner calls for a 1-2. Fett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fett.
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uesugi swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uesugi scores with a jab. Fett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.#T1#
Uesugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fett moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Fett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Fett.
Fett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fett misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Fett's ribs.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fett misses its target.
Fett misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Fett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.#T2#
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Uesugi connects with the punch.
Fett thumps Uesugi with a low kick.
Fett misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fett.
Fett throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fett.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fett moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi jabs Fett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fett throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fett looks to land a body kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett feints and then cracks Uesugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uesugi down.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Fett.
Uesugi swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Fett misses its intended target.
Fett takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Settakian Fett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fett takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett dips to his left and cracks Uesugi with an uppercut!
Fett with a hook.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fett.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett jabs Uesugi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fett counter with a right hand.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett thows a body kick. Uesugi tries to catch it but that hurt him.

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 Settakian Fett.
Well Fett 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Settakian Fett!
In his post fight interview, Settakian Fett gave a big smile as he said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.

Event: PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payne's elbow.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Payne.
Our sources have told us that Payne has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uesugi avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payne.
Uesugi is looking to control Payne's arms but Payne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uesugi has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
Payne tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payne at a distance.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Payne throws a combination. Uesugi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Payne wants to land a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Payne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payne misses with a straight left.
Payne lands a jab.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Payne.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payne misses with a straight right.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Payne slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Uesugi moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
Payne tries to move into range but Uesugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Payne takes the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi controlling the action here for a moment.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Payne misses with a knee to the head.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards. #T4#
Payne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Payne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uesugi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Payne tries to land knees in the clinch but Uesugi avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Payne.
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!
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Payne.
Payne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uesugi avoiding damage as Payne throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uesugi is trying to stall.
Payne lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Payne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Payne slips under a jab.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Payne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne misses the jab.
Uesugi cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payne thows a leg kick but Uesugi checks it
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body.
Payne lands a head kick!
Payne is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks.
Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick.
Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Payne throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Payne walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne tries to bum rush Uesugi with a series of wild strikes but Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne throws a chopping leg kick but Uesugi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Payne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payne on the side of the head.
Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Payne only half commits.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi lands with a right hand.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne takes one to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a jab to Payne's midsection.
Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payne under the eye.
Uesugi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payne thuds his right hand into Uesugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Payne avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Payne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Payne slips under a jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Payne throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back.
Payne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
That kick from Payne tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Payne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
Payne drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Payne.
Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payne.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Payne misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payne cracks Uesugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Uesugi jabs at Payne's body.
Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
A big right from Payne misses.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payne in his tracks.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Payne connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
A low kick from Payne is predictable there
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Payne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payne throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Payne avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi jabs at Payne's body.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payne misses with a straight right.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a thumping low kick.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Payne throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payne can pounce on him.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Payne clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Payne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Payne struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi lands a body punch.
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!
Payne is leaning against Uesugi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Payne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uesugi pushes Payne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uesugi is defending well for now.
Payne landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Payne manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I've got Uesugi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DARE 93
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1#
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Garegin Balayan has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balayan.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balayan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balayan scores with a body shot.
Uesugi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balayan scores with a nice body kick.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Balayan misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
We've been informed that Balayan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Uesugi moves forwards but Balayan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balayan throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice jab there from Balayan.
Balayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balayan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Balayan.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Uesugi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Balayan clobbers Uesugi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
Balayan throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi drops his hands momentarily and Balayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi walks into a stiff left hand from Balayan.
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balayan jabs Uesugi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Balayan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Balayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balayan scores with a decent looking hook.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Balayan misses with a hook to the body
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balayan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uesugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Uesugi.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Balayan.
Balayan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
Uesugi 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.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top.#T4#
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!
Uesugi throws a hook but Balayan avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Balayan cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Balayan is predictable there
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balayan. Uesugi shrugs it off though.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Balayan cracks the inside of Uesugi's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balayan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uesugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balayan throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Uesugi jabs Balayan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Balayan.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Balayan swings widly with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body.
Balayan tries to land a leg kick but Uesugi saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Balayan as he connects with a hook.
Balayan slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.#T1#
Balayan with a jab.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Balayan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balayan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Balayan ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Uesugi down. #T2#
Balayan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uesugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Balayan digs a good hook to Uesugi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Balayan slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Balayan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uesugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Balayan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balayan lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Balayan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uesugi is able to avoid easily.
Balayan looks to land a body kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balayan.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balayan doesn't seem phased though.
Balayan punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Balayan misses with a left hand
enabling Uesugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Balayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balayan lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Balayan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Balayan lands with a good body shot.
Balayan jabs at Uesugi's body.
Balayan lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Balayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Balayan.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balayan loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Balayan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balayan scores with a head kick.
Balayan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
A countering left hand to the body from Balayan misses.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
That kick from Balayan tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Balayan had a free shot at his head there.
Balayan misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Balayan tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Uesugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Uesugi is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
Balayan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balayan. Uesugi shrugs it off though.
Uesugi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balayan swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Balayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balayan connects with a body shot.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Balayan. Beautiful body shot.
Balayan tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balayan lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balayan, as that shot connected.
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balayan misses with the body kick
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Balayan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Balayan throws a lazy body kick
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Balayan.#T4#
Balayan thows a leg kick but Uesugi checks it
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Balayan.
Balayan lands a lovely overhand right.
Balayan misses with an uppercut
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan wants to slow Uesugi down by chopping away at his legs.
Balayan slips a jab from Uesugi.
Balayan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balayan throws a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balayan doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Balayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Balayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uesugi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Balayan - the referee stops the clock and Uesugi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Balayan. Uesugi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Balayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan fakes the leg kick and cracks Uesugi in the body.
Balayan lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Balayan is just out of range.
Balayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan connects with the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balayan.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balayan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balayan.
Balayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Balayan catches Uesugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Balayan.
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!
Balayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Balayan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uesugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Uesugi there.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Balayan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balayan throws a series of punches but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balayan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uesugi's hands.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Balayan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balayan misses with a head kick. #T4#
Balayan lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Balayan takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uesugi's knee momentarily.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Balayan.
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Balayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balayan throws out the jab.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Balayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range and Balayan settles back down.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Balayan looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balayan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Balayan tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Uesugi down. #T1#
Balayan blocks a jab.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Balayan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Uesugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balayan thows a body kick. Uesugi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Balayan scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan keeps Uesugi at a distance using the push kick.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uesugi's sensitive parts.
Balayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Balayan misses with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Balayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uesugi's head backwards.
Balayan lands with a cross.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balayan keeps Uesugi at a distance using the push kick.
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uesugi's head backwards.
Uesugi throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Balayan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Uesugi throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
That kick from Balayan tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Balayan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
Balayan lands a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balayan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
Garegin Balayan is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Garegin Balayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the body from Merel misses
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Merel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merel.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Merel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uesugi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Merel cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Merel thumps Uesugi with a low kick.
Merel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel is looking to chop away at Uesugi's legs.
Uesugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Merel's head back.
Uesugi fails to land with a series of punches.
Merel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Merel misses its target.
Merel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Merel.
Merel misses with a low kick.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Uesugi clobbers Merel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi moves in looking to clinch but Merel pushes him off.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Merel slips a straight right by Uesugi.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a hook. Merel ducked under it nicely.
Merel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi slips a jab from Merel.
Uesugi wants to clinch up but Merel keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Merel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uesugi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel tries a head kick but it misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Uesugi misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi misses with a body punch. #T3#
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Merels head. #BC#
Merel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Merel there.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uesugi under the eye.
Merel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Merel tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Merel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Merel takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Merel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uesugi has time to react.
Merel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Merel takes one on the button.
Merel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uesugi's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merel doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi catches Merel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Merel tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Merel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Merel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Merel misses with a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uesugi swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab. #T1#
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Merel misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Uesugi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to work over Merel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Merel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merel cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uesugi tries to bum rush Merel with a series of wild strikes but Merel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Merel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Merel misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Merel counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Merel misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Uesugi pushes Merel up against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi works on Merel's body with a couple of short punches.
Merel is looking to break free of the clinch but Uesugi has double underhooks.
Merel wants to get back to striking at distance but Uesugi won't allow it.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Merel misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body.
Merel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Merel lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi just leaning against Merel, taking a breather.
Merel misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Merel blocks it.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merel prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Merel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Merel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Merel misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Merel is looking to break free of the clinch but Uesugi has double underhooks.
Merel wants to get back to striking at distance but Uesugi won't allow it. #BC#
Merel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Merel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Merel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Merel lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Merel saw that one coming.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Merel scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Merel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Merel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Merel's ribs.
Merel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uesugi swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel misses with a hook.
Merel misses with a body punch
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Merel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Merel stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Merel's shoulder, as Merel tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Merel swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Merel is looking to wear down Uesugi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Merel.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Merel scores with a nice right hand.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Merel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Merel lands with an overhand left.
Merel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Merel slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Merel scores with a body shot.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Merel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merel digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Merel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Merel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Merel staying out of range there.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.#CL2#
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Merel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Merel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Uesugi throws a series of strikes that have Merel backpedaling.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Merel lands with a right hand.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I think Uesugi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Uesugi throws a good cross that connects.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humbert.
Humbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Humbert throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Humbert throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Humbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi throws out a powerful jab.
Uesugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Humbert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Humbert throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Humbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Humbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Humbert throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Humbert walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi with a jab.
Humbert throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.#CL2#
Uesugi forces Humbert back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Humbert successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Humbert has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Uesugi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Humbert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humbert is letting Uesugi control him for a moment. #SU2#
Uesugi stands up and beckons Humbert to his feet.
Uesugi lands with a straight right. Humbert didn't see that one coming.
Humbert is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Uesugi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Humbert.
Humbert throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Humbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uesugi circles away quickly and effectively.
Uesugi lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Humbert moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Humbert.
Humbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uesugi throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Humbert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Humbert misses with a body punch
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Humbert walks into a jab.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Humbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Humbert avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Humbert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking to clinch.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Humbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi throws a series of punches but Humbert moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Humbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Humbert.
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humbert misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Uesugi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Humbert can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Humbert's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Uesugi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Humbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi has Humbert pressed against the cage, preventing Humbert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi digs a right hand into Humbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humbert's gas tank.
Humbert is breathing heavily.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Humbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humbert's head.
Humbert misses with a shot to the body
enabling Uesugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Humbert.
Humbert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uesugi.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Humbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humbert throws a nice looking combination but Uesugi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Humbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Humbert misses the target.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Humbert's belly button to the back.
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!#CL2#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humbert pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of Humbert's head.
Humbert prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Humbert.
Humbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Humbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humbert jumps guard but Uesugi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Uesugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Humbert tries to break free but Uesugi pushes him back against the cage.
Humbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Humbert tries to pull guard but Uesugi won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Humbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Uesugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Humbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humbert at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi lunges at Humbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humbert's hand.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Humbert is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Humbert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uesugi.
Humbert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Humbert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Humbert stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Humbert's head backwards.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.#T3#
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Humbert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi scores with a hook.
No joy there for Humbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Humbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Uesugi forces Humbert back against the cage and clinches.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.#BC#
Humbert manages to break the clinch.
Humbert misses the body punch
and Uesugi counters with a three punch combo that has Humbert backing up. Humbert nods at Uesugi to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Humbert avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target. #T4#
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Humbert.
Humbert slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Humbert loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Humbert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi jabs Humbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.#CL2#
Uesugi has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Humbert pulls Uesugi into guard.
Uesugi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi lands a jab to Humbert's midsection.
Uesugi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Humbert doesn't seem phased though.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humbert moves away.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Humbert defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Humbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Humbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Humbert misses with a hook
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Humbert loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Humbert's defenses.
Humbert slips under a jab.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Uesugi.
Humbert misses the body punch
enabling Uesugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Uesugi - just one landing.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Humbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Humbert swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi tries to clinch up but Humbert circles away and keeps his distance.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Humbert takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Humbert shakes him off and moves away.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely.
Humbert throws a series of punches but Uesugi avoids them all with ease.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks right into an uppercut from Humbert.
Humbert throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Humbert's head backwards.
Humbert misses with a hook
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi tries to clinch
and Humbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uesugi.
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Humbert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Humbert walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Uesugi forces Humbert back against the cage and clinches.
Humbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Humbert misses with a body punch.
Humbert misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Humbert fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Humbert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uesugi 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi gave a mention to Vikai Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Humbert Humbert was interviewed post fight and said 'the referee sucker punched me....did u see that !???'.

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Uesugi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Darko.
Darko connects with a jab.
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
A jab from Darko does it's job there.
Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko walks into a jab.
Uesugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Darko.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi misses with a double jab.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Darko off the cage and back into range.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uesugi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Darko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uesugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Darko throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darko throws a good cross that connects.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Uesugi walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Darko.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Uesugi walks into a stiff left hand from Darko.
Darko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi avoids a kick to the body.
Uesugi is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uesugi will feel that in the morning.
Darko lands a body shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko connects with a jab.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uesugi if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated 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.
#R2#
Darko lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Darko slips a jab from Uesugi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uesugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Darko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darko - that will leave a mark!
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darko.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Darko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uesugi takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darko with a jab.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Uesugi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it well.
Darko with a jab.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Darko's body.
Darko lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Uesugi takes one on the button.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darko. That's going to slow Uesugi down.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Darko lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
A cross from Darko lands.
Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Darko misses with a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko feints and then cracks Uesugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uesugi down. #T4#
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Darko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vlad Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Darko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko jabs Uesugi right on the nose. Uesugi blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.#ROC#
Darko is rocked!
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko is still on wobbly legs! Can Uesugi finish him?
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
As Darko looks to move away, Uesugi throws a big counter combo but Darko just gets out of the way.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Darko seems to have recovered his senses.
Darko throws a leg kick but Uesugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uesugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko slips a jab from Uesugi.
Darko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi moves out of range as Darko strikes.#T1#
Darko misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Darko
and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko misses the jab.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Uesugi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Darko punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top.
Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Darko lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darko!
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko scores with a sloppy right hand. Uesugi should have avoided that one. #T3#
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Uesugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darko tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko scores with a hook.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Darko coming out on top.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Darko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Darko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darko.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Vlad Darko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 66
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Uesugi tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Green.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Green forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.
Uesugi taking a breather. #BC#
Green breaks the clinch.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Soylent Green has been cut.
Green avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Green throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Uesugi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Green moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Green moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Green throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Green.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Green
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Uesugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green throws a leg kick but Uesugi moved away.
Green avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the head.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Green gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Uesugi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Green.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi. #T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Soylent Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Green is looking to counter the offense by Uesugi and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uesugi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soylent Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soylent Green's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Green misses with a body shot.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi slips a jab from Green.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green's corner calls for a 1-2. Green obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Green slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Green misses.
Uesugi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Green misses with a body shot.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Green swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green tries to land a leg kick but Uesugi saw it coming and moves away.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uesugi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Green misses the jab.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green lands a front kick.
Uesugi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Green! He's out on his feet! Uesugi rushes in and drops Green with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi very nearly forgot to thank Vikai Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DARE 61
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Pitung throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Pitung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitung was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Pitung throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uesugi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Pitung does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Pitung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uesugi doesn't seem phased though.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitung.
A countering left hand to the body from Pitung misses.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitung throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pitung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Pitung counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Uesugi there.
Pitung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitung avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitung.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Pitung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Pitung does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Pitung.
Pitung slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook.
Pitung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Pitung misses.
Pitung misses with a body shot.
Uesugi tries to counter by clinching up but Pitung breaks away and moves out of range.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Pitung.
As Pitung tries to get set, Uesugi tries to push him back and clinch up but Pitung manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Pitung is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitung in his tracks.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitung moves away.
Pitung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uesugi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pitung throws out a powerful jab.
Pitung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi is looking to wear down Pitung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Pitung misses.
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Pitung.
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand
and Pitung counters with a straight right hand.
Pitung walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Pitung ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Pitung shakes it off.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitung avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Pitung throws a head kick but Uesugi moves out of range. #T4#
Uesugi throws a body punch but Pitung moves out of range.
Pitung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitung's head backwards.
Pitung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pitung manages to circle out of the way.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
Pitung looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi scores with a nice right hand.
Pitung swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitung is leaning against Uesugi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uesugi just leaning against Pitung, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitung can do to turn this around?
Uesugi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Pitung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pitung! But no joy.
Pitung avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Pitung walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hook but Pitung blocks it.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pitung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Pitung.
Pitung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Pitung.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Uesugi cracks Pitung with a good jab.
Pitung misses with a looping left.
A combination from Pitung does no damage.
Pitung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uesugi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitung looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Pitung moves out of range of the strikes.
Pitung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Pitung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pitung counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Pitung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitung.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Pitung walks into a jab.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Pitung counters with a one-two to the body.
Pitung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Pitung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Pitung ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi scores with a nice strike.
Pitung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pitung slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Uesugi slips under a jab from Pitung.
Pitung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitung moves out of range of the strikes.
Pitung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Pitung.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitung blocks a jab.
Uesugi cracks Pitung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pitung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Pitung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitung misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Pitung looks to land a combination but Uesugi avoids it well.
Pitung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uesugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Pitung's head.
Pitung misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitung moves away.
Pitung throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi swings for the body but Pitung moves out of range.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitung.
Pitung ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Pitung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitung slips under a jab.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitung doesn't seem bothered though.
Pitung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Pitung moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Pitung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
Pitung tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitung counters with a nice body shot.
Pitung misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitung was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitung in his tracks.
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
Pitung connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitung explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitung off the cage and back into range.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitung displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Pitung misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitung.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Pitung throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Pitung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Pitung misses its intended target.
Pitung moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a good cross that connects.
Pitung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Pitung is out of range.
Uesugi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi drops his hands momentarily and Pitung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Pitung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitung misses with a few strikes there.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Pitung.
Uesugi throws a right hand that Pitung ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitung also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Uesugi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uesugi.
Pitung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pitung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Pitung misses its intended target. #T3#
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pitung.
Uesugi misses with a combination
and Pitung counters with a two punch combo.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitung's head backwards.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Pitung.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitung lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitung loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Pitung's head back.
No joy there for Pitung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uesugi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pitung manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitung throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pitung has time to react.#T4#
Pitung throws a solid leg kick but Uesugi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pitung.
Pitung tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitung was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pitung moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Pitung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pitung has knocked Uesugi down with a huge combo! Pitung steps away and waves a wobbly Uesugi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pitung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitung avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Pitung looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bang Pitung.
Well Uesugi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kagekatsu Uesugi waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McGettigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Uesugi - that landed with a thud.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
A short left from McGettigan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
McGettigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
McGettigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Uesugi presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a body punch. #T3#
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Uesugi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage. #T4#
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Uesugi presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGettigan up against the cage.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Uesugi tries to keep at a distance but McGettigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Uesugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi wants to stall.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
Uesugi gets through McGettigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
McGettigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uesugi or not.
McGettigan lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head.
Uesugi is struggling to control the position.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi. #T2#
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Uesugi.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
Uesugi is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGettigan.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGettigan can do to turn this around?
A short right from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi. #T3#
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uesugi tries to work over McGettigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands. #T4#
Uesugi stalling the fight.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as McGettigan controls the action.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Uesugi cracks McGettigan with a nice body shot.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Uesugi as the two fighters clinch.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
McGettigan moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
A right hook to the body lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but McGettigan gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head. #T1#
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as McGettigan controls the action.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGettigan or not.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Uesugi stalling against the cage.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of McGettigan's head.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from McGettigan - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
McGettigan breaks the clinch.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
McGettigan forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage. #T3#
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi is stalling here.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Uesugi.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi is leaning against McGettigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Uesugi tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
Good body shot from Uesugi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uesugi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
After the big win, Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: ABW 139 Fujiwara - Benavidez
Date: Jun 19, 2018

#R1#
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wood connects with a solid leg kick.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a jab when Wood was well out of range.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uesugi digs a good hook to Wood's body. #T1#
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wood misses with a hook
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Wood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Wood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
Uesugi moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
Wood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi scores with a jab.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Wood shakes him off and moves away.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Wood's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wood connects with a right hand. Uesugi shakes it off.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Wood's head back.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Wood.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wood might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wood slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
Wood defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi lands a jab to Wood's midsection.#T1#
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a few strikes there.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi cracks Wood with an open hand slap.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Uesugi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Wood thumps Uesugi with a low kick.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Wood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking to clinch.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood counters with a leg kick.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Wood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Wood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks Wood with an uppercut!
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A big right from Uesugi misses.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Uesugi gets a clinch.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wood.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood letting Uesugi take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Wood tries to score a body lock takedown but Uesugi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi slips a jab from Wood.
A jab lands there for Uesugi.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Wood seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Uesugi drives through and clinches with Wood against the cage. #T1#
Wood working aggressively here.
A short left from Wood.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Wood prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Uesugi.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wood scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head. #T2#
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
Our sources have told us that Wood has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wood misses with the head strike. #T3#
Wood throws an elbow that misses.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uesugi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Rich Wood spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck the org, fuck the title shot, haha just kididng'.

Event: ABW 133 Lopez- Uesugi
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1#
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez. #CL#
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Lopez gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi tries to stall but Lopez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uesugi to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez. #BC#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target. #T1#
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Uesugi misses with a body shot
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez tries to move into range but Uesugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lopez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Uesugi lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi with a jab.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lopez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Uesugi slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopez with a body shot.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Lopez moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uesugi has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Lopez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Uesugi! Lopez lets Uesugi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Uesugi is rocked!
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Uesugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Nate Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi seems to have recovered his senses.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp right that sends Uesugi to the canvas! Lopez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Lopez!
Nate Lopez retains his welterweight title!
Nate Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 125 Ali - Huhrera II
Date: Apr 26, 2018

#R1#
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scrotum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scrotum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum staying out of range there.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Scrotum's body. Scrotum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrotum misses the target.
Scrotum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.#T1#
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
enabling Scrotum to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Scrotum moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uesugi.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Scrotum lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrotum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrotum counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Scrotum tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range. #T2#
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
Scrotum walks into a left hand.
Scrotum slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi punishes Scrotum's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrotum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scrotum's hands.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrotum counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scrotum momentarily.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Scrotum throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a thumping low kick.
Scrotum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scrotum lands a two punch combo.
Scrotum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum looks to land a combination but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scrotum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uesugi jabs Scrotum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands a jab to Scrotum's midsection.
Uesugi stuns Scrotum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
It looked like Scrotum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left and a right from Scrotum both land. Nice combination.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scrotum rather than just go for the knockout.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
As Uesugi tries to get set, Scrotum tries to push him back and clinch up but Uesugi manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrotum counters with a series of strikes. Uesugi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Scrotum avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
Scrotum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Scrotum to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Scrotum counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scrotum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Scrotum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi jabs Scrotum to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Scrotum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Scrotum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Uesugi is trying to force a seperation but Scrotum has the dominant position.
Uesugi looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scrotum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Scrotum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scrotum at a distance.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Scrotum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi sizes up Scrotum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scrotum cracks Uesugi with an open hand slap.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Scrotum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a straight right hand.
Scrotum blocks a jab.
Scrotum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Scrotum drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Scrotum's head but Scrotum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi cracks Scrotum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scrotum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scrotum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi throws a jab when Scrotum was well out of range.
Uesugi misses with a left hand #CL#
and Scrotum counters by moving into the clinch.
Uesugi wants to get back to striking at distance but Scrotum won't allow it.
Scrotum tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Scrotum back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi takes a swing at Scrotum's ribcage but misses.
Scrotum lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Scrotum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Scrotum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scrotum moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrotum just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Scrotum's body. Scrotum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
Scrotum slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Jab, jab by Scrotum - just one landing.
Scrotum looks to land a combination but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrotum moves away.
Scrotum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi lunges at Scrotum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scrotum's hand.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
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!
Scrotum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrotum misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a big counter combination but Uesugi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scrotum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uesugi swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uesugi punishes Scrotum's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrotum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrotum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Scrotum's ribs.
Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hairy Scrotum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Scrotum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scrotum looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Scrotum is looking to counter the offense by Uesugi and move into the clinch.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrotum.
Some wild striking there from Scrotum.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uesugi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018

#R1#
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uesugi as he avoids it easily.
Uesugi swings for the body but Vattalles moves out of range.
Vattalles tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Vattalles gets tackled into the cage by Uesugi. Uesugi maintains the clinch.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Vattalles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
A short uppercut from Uesugi. #TD#
Vattalles has clasped his hands together around Uesugi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uesugi tries to buck Vattalles off but Vattalles is having none of it.
Uesugi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Vattalles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uesugi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Vattalles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uesugi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vattalles's best efforts.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Vattalles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Uesugi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Vattalles is controlling well.
Vattalles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Vattalles.
Vattalles throwing shots but Uesugi is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Vattalles is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Vattalles there.
Vattalles slips a nice elbow through Uesugi's hands, connecting with Uesugi's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vattalles connects with a nice short shot to Uesugi's temple.
Uesugi is doing well to control the position and prevent Vattalles from advancing to side control.
Uesugi is continuing to stall.#T2#
Uesugi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uesugi has his hands on Vattalles's head, controlling the position.
Uesugi is trying to keep Vattalles in close.
Uesugi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vattalles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vattalles trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Uesugi is controlling Vattalles's posture.
Vattalles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uesugi as he avoids it easily.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vattalles has managed to clinch.
Uesugi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vattalles up against the cage.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Vattalles blocks it.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vattalles uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vattalles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uesugi walks away with a smile on his face. Vattalles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vattalles misses with a straight left.
Vattalles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vattalles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vattalles.
Uesugi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vattalles.
Uesugi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Vattalles looks for a takedown but Uesugi sprawls well.
Vattalles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uesugi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vattalles misses the shot to the body.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi shows good takedown defense.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Vattalles moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Vattalles shoots in for a double leg but Uesugi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vattalles tries to move into range but Uesugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Vattalles forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Vattalles is working for takedown but Uesugi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Vattalles pulls guard.
Uesugi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uesugi won't allow Vattalles to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Uesugi gets to his feet - Vattalles follows without any prompting. #T1#
Vattalles goes for a double leg but Uesugi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uesugi continues to drive forward.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Vattalles shoots in and gets a takedown into Uesugi's guard.
Uesugi has Vattalles pulled in close to control his posture.
Uesugi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vattalles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vattalles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Uesugi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vattalles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uesugi is keeping the position for now.
Vattalles passes Uesugi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uesugi wants to control but Vattalles is keeping busy.
Uesugi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vattalles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Uesugi is trying to get back to full guard.
Vattalles is looking to advance position but Uesugi won't allow it. #T3#
Vattalles working over Uesugi with some ground and pound. Uesugi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura but Uesugi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vattalles to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uesugi is trying to get back to full guard.
Uesugi keeps trying to improve his position.
Vattalles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uesugi's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uesugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vattalles is working away from the top position though.
Uesugi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vattalles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uesugi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Vattalles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mee Vattalles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uesugi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vattalles works his way into side control.
Uesugi struggling a bit here.
Vattalles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uesugi wants to control but Vattalles postures up.
Vattalles scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uesugi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Vattalles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uesugi struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mee Vattalles dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vattalles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Uesugi throws Vattalles to one side and escapes!
Vattalles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vattalles goes for a double leg but Uesugi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uesugi continues to drive forward.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vattalles.
Uesugi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vattalles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vattalles. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vattalles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vattalles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uesugi wants to counter with a clinch but Vattalles pushes him away.
Vattalles misses with a takedown attempt - Uesugi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vattalles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uesugi as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Uesugi. No joy for Vattalles on that attempt.
Vattalles misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi wants to counter with a clinch but Vattalles pushes him away.#CL2#
Vattalles tries to keep at a distance but Uesugi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but Uesugi won't allow it.
Uesugi is pushing Vattalles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Uesugi - that landed with a thud.
Vattalles is trying to break the clinch but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi is working Vattalles over against the cage.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vattalles.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vattalles.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
Uesugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Uesugi lands a body punch.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Uesugi.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike.
Uesugi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Vattalles blocks it.
Vattalles jumps guard but Uesugi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi cracks Vattalles with a nice body shot.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
Uesugi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Vattalles takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Vattalles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uesugi is defending well.
Vattalles is looking for a takedown.
Uesugi stops a takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Uesugi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uesugi cracks Vattalles with a nice body shot.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi cracks Vattalles with a nice body shot.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uesugi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Uesugi takes the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi is pushing Scrotum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrotum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrotum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scrotum lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Scrotum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Uesugi is struggling to control the position.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum lands a shoulder strike.
Scrotum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi cracks Scrotum with a nice body shot.
Scrotum misses with some punches. #T1#
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scrotum seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Scrotum blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum is leaning against Uesugi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
A short right from Scrotum.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrotum.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Scrotum controls the action.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scrotums head.
A short left from Uesugi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrotum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scrotum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uesugi is working Scrotum over against the cage.
Uesugi trying to stall but Scrotum improves his position.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Uesugi presses Scrotum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Uesugi.
Scrotum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum.
Scrotum prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T3#
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Uesugi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scrotum up against the cage.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Scrotum being controlled against the cage.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Uesugi.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uesugi stalling the fight. #T4#
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scrotum lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrotum takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi taking a breather.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Scrotum avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi tries to stall but Scrotum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Scrotum defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi jabs Scrotum right on the nose. Scrotum blinks but takes it well.
Scrotum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Scrotum misses.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Scrotum.
Scrotum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrotum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrotum misses with a hook.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Scrotum is looking to counter punch.
Scrotum misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scrotum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scrotum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scrotum missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Scrotum misses.
Scrotum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scrotum blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Scrotum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scrotum with a jab.
Scrotum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scrotum sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Scrotum avoids it this time.#CL#
Scrotum moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Scrotum avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage. #T2#
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scrotum.
Scrotum being controlled against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uesugi slowing the pace effectively.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scrotum pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrotum controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum. #T3#
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Scrotum scores with a shoulder strike.
Scrotum throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrotum controls his hands.
Uesugi is trying to stall.
Scrotum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Uesugi tries to stall but Scrotum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scrotum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of Scrotum's head.
A short right from Scrotum.
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Scrotum - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Scrotum pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
A short left from Scrotum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scrotum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Scrotum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Scrotum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Scrotum throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scrotum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scrotum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Scrotum ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Nice uppercut there from Scrotum.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Scrotum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrotum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrotum throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Scrotum.
Uesugi defending well as Scrotum loads up on a big left hand.
Scrotum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Uesugi slips a jab from Scrotum.
Uesugi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scrotum.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Scrotum misses with a lunging right hand
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Scrotum.
Uesugi slips a jab from Scrotum.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scrotum connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scrotum.
Uesugi wants to counter the offense by Scrotum and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Uesugi gets a clinch.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi tries to stall but Scrotum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrotum throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Scrotum. #T3#
Scrotum lands with a light punch inside.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scrotum up against the cage.
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum lands an uppercut.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Scrotum blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi trying to stall but Scrotum improves his position.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
A short right from Scrotum.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Scrotum prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Scrotum.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrotum.
Uesugi is stalling here.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hairy Scrotum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL#
Scrotum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scrotum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi stalling.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scrotum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Scrotum avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrotum's elbow.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Uesugi lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Scrotum.
Uesugi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scrotum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Scrotum.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scrotum up against the cage.
Scrotum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Uesugi stalling the fight.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Uesugi effectively controlling the action here.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Scrotum gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Scrotum on the inside.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum.
Scrotum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Scrotum.
Uesugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scrotum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking to control Scrotum's arms but Scrotum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uesugi has his back to the cage.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scrotum.
Scrotum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Scrotum throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrotum.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrotum's elbow. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Scrotum.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi stalling in the clinch but Scrotum improves position.
Scrotum lands a left hand.
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Scrotum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scrotum lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi gets through Scrotum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrotum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum had his way with Kagekatsu Uesugi in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Scrotum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uesugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Scrotum's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scrotum misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi wants to counter the offense by Scrotum and move into the clinch position.
Scrotum moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Nice jab there from Scrotum.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrotum.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Scrotum shakes him off and moves away.
Scrotum misses with a hook.
Scrotum connects with a jab.
Scrotum misses with a looping left.
Hairy Scrotum is winning the standup battle so far.
Scrotum throws a right and a left that Uesugi avoids nicely.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Scrotum throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Scrotum.
Scrotum works Uesugi's body with a nice hook.
Scrotum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Uesugi.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Scrotum.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrotum looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Scrotum throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrotum moves away.
Uesugi with a jab.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Scrotum pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Scrotum instigates a clinch.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum misses with a body punch.
Scrotum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Scrotum tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Scrotum back against the cage.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
Hairy Scrotum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi is leaning against Scrotum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Uesugi to work.
Scrotum misses with some punches.

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 Hairy Scrotum.
Well Scrotum 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hairy Scrotum!
Hairy Scrotum retains his welterweight title!
Hairy Scrotum very nearly forgot to thank Green Machine Nutritional Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Boryska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Uesugi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uesugi.
Boryska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi throws a jab when Boryska was well out of range.
Boryska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boryska was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Boryska throws a head kick that half lands.
Uesugi takes a swing at Boryska's ribcage but misses.
As Uesugi backs off Boryska throws a huge counter combo but Uesugi manages to avoid it all.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boryska moves away.
Uesugi scores with a nice right hand.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boryska on the side of the head.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boryska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boryska has his takedown stuffed
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Boryska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Uesugi clinches up against the cage.
Boryska blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
A right hook to the body lands for Boryska.
A short left from Boryska.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boryska or not.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boryska.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Boryska controls the action.
Uesugi presses Boryska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boryska's elbow.
Uesugi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boryska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boryska just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uesugi's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Boryska misses with a body punch.
Boryska throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Uesugi digs a right hand into Boryska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boryska's gas tank. #T2#
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boryska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
Boryska blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Boryska.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Boryska controls his hands.
Uesugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boryska missing with knees to the body.
Boryska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Boryska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Boryska misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Boryska letting Uesugi take a breather here.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boryska or not.
Boryska misses with a body punch.
Uesugi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Uesugi pushes Boryska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boryska has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Boryska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uesugi is defending well for now.
Uesugi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Uesugi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boryska up against the cage.
Boryska throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Boryska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Boryska.
Boryska misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Boryska.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Boryska controls the action.
Uesugi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Boryska misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Boryska prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Boryska looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boryska throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Uesugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boryska tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Boryska.
Boryska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uesugi avoids it.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boryska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boryska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi gets through Boryska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Uesugi blocks the elbow strike.
Boryska throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boryska throws a combination that misses
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Boryska counters with a big head kick but Uesugi shrugs it off.
Uesugi scores with a jab.
Boryska blocks a jab.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boryska misses with a head kick.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uesugi throws out a powerful jab.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boryska can do to turn this around?
Boryska throws a solid leg kick but Uesugi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boryska.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Boryska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice right hand.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Boryska is rocked!#T1#
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boryska's hands.
Boryska is still on wobbly legs! Can Uesugi finish him?
Boryska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boryska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uesugi cracks Boryska with a hook to the temple - Boryska is on wobbly legs here! Uesugi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Boryska falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Uesugi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ABW 91
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Lawson misses with a hook.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Lawson.
Uesugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Lawson avoids it this time.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Lawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Lawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi moves to clinch but Lawson breaks away
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi works Lawson's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi throws a hook but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uesugi takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi cracks Lawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Lawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Lawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawson defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lawson misses with an uppercut
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson.
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Uesugi lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Lawson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Lawson misses the jab.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Lawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage. #T1#
Lawson taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Uesugi is working Lawson over against the cage.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Uesugi gets through Lawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Lawson is rocked!
Lawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi pushes Lawson against the cage. Uesugi is working some dirty boxing. Uesugi pushes off with a quick right hook! Lawson goes down! Lawson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Uesugi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monkey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Monkey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a hook.#T1#
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Monkey jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Monkey around his waist. Monkey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uesugi is leaning against Monkey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi just leaning against Monkey, taking a breather.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Uesugi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
A short right from Monkey on the inside. #BC2#
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Uesugi clinches.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Uesugi tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Uesugi stalling the fight.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Monkey looks winded!
Uesugi lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Uesugi with a jab.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi blocks the body kick.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Monkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
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!
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Uesugi saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Uesugi moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick. #T1#
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Monkey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uesugi takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Monkey moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Uesugi throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uesugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Uesugi checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Nice cross by Uesugi.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi with a nice cross.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
It looked like Uesugi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkey.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Uesugi throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Uesugi's side.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Uesugi cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Uesugi with a jab.
Uesugi cracks Monkey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi backing away here, and Monkey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses.
Uesugi drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
and Uesugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi works the jab nicely.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey walks into a left hand.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi sizes up Monkey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Uesugi.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monkey under the eye.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Monkey only half commits. #CL#
Uesugi drives through and clinches with Monkey against the cage.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uesugi managing to block the knees to the body from Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Monkey is pushing Uesugi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tries to break free but Uesugi pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uesugi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: ABW 72 Scrotum - Uesugi
Date: Oct 17, 2017

#R1#
Uesugi takes a swing at Scrotum's ribcage but misses.
Scrotum tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Uesugi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scrotum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Scrotum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scrotum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scrotum.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Scrotum had a free shot at his head there.
Scrotum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrotum.
A swing and a miss from Scrotum.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scrotum misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scrotum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scrotum missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Uesugi misses with a hook #CL#
and Scrotum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land. #BC2#
Uesugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hairy Scrotum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrotum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Scrotum.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi lands with a right hand.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scrotum momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
A jab from Scrotum finds it's way through Uesugi's defenses.
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!
Scrotum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrotum.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum takes one on the button.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrotum tries to clinch up but Uesugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Uesugi cracks Scrotum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Scrotum's head but Scrotum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Scrotum off the cage and back into range.
Scrotum throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Scrotum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Uesugi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
Scrotum prevents Uesugi from breaking the clinch.
Uesugi tries to circle away but Scrotum has him pinned against the cage.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi has Scrotum pressed against the cage.
Scrotum prevents Uesugi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Uesugi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scrotum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scrotum with a hook.
Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scrotum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Scrotum.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scrotum throws out the jab. #T4#
Scrotum cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Scrotum.
Scrotum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Scrotum.
Uesugi slips a jab from Scrotum.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scrotum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi throws a good cross that connects.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scrotum misses with a hook.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Scrotum.
Scrotum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scrotum misses with a looping right.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Scrotum throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scrotum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scrotum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Scrotum throws a shot to the body.
Scrotum blocks a jab.
Scrotum throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Scrotum tries to close the distance and clinch but Uesugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrotum misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Scrotum.
Scrotum darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Scrotum throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Scrotum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scrotum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scrotum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Scrotum's head but Scrotum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum cracks Uesugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum scores with a nice head shot.
Scrotum is looking to clinch.
Hairy Scrotum is winning the standup battle so far.
Scrotum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrotum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uesugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Scrotum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Uesugi.
Some wild striking there from Uesugi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scrotum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Scrotum moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Scrotum.
Scrotum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrotum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Scrotum is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.#T3#
Uesugi throws a body punch but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
Scrotum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scrotum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scrotum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Uesugi.
Scrotum just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scrotum misses with an uppercut
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Scrotum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scrotum lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrotum tries to close the distance and clinch but Uesugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrotum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Scrotum avoids it with no problem.
Scrotum moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Scrotum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uesugi lands a jab to Scrotum's midsection.
Scrotum moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Scrotum misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target.
Uesugi unleashes a big counter combination but Scrotum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scrotum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uesugi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scrotum lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Scrotum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Scrotum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrotum. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Scrotum's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scrotum slips a jab and a cross from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uesugi on the side of the head.
Scrotum throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrotum.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Scrotum throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Scrotum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Scrotum throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum misses with a looping left.
Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrotum throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
Uesugi slips a jab from Scrotum.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scrotum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi moves out of range as Scrotum strikes.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Scrotum is looking to counter the offense by Uesugi and move into the clinch.
Scrotum walks into a jab.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scrotum clinches.
Uesugi is trying to break the clinch but Scrotum is controlling him.
A short right from Scrotum on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch.
Scrotum throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Scrotum walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Scrotum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot
and Scrotum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scrotum with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3##CL#
Scrotum darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.#BC2#
Uesugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Scrotum.
Scrotum digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Scrotum.
Scrotum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Scrotum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Scrotum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrotum.#T4#
Scrotum wants to clinch up but Uesugi keeps it at a distance.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scrotum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrotum.
Scrotum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uesugi's hands.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum 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.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrotum. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrotum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Scrotum to counter with a crisp jab.
Scrotum misses with a straight left.
Scrotum throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrotum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrotum.
A left lands for Scrotum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Scrotum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum. #T1#
Scrotum misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Scrotum counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Uesugi is rocked!
Scrotum lands with a right hand.
Uesugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Scrotum finish him?
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scrotum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Scrotum misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Scrotum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Scrotum's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Scrotum.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scrotum.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrotum throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrotum.
Uesugi cracks Scrotum with a good jab.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Scrotum saw that one coming.
Scrotum walks into a jab.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Scrotum counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Scrotum moves away and avoids it.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the body
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi blocks a jab.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
Scrotum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrotum slips under a jab.
Scrotum scores with the left hand. Uesugi knows he should have avoided that one.
Scrotum misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a hook but Scrotum blocks it.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Scrotum walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Uesugi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Scrotum swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Uesugi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hairy Scrotum!
Hairy Scrotum retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hairy Scrotum thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ABW 63 Scrotum - Shingen
Date: Sep 14, 2017

#R1#
Botha throws a body shot but no joy.
Botha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Herman Botha has been cut.
A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Botha's defenses. #ROC2#
Botha is rocked!
A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Botha's defenses.
Oh Botha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Botha.
Botha throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Uesugi.
Botha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Botha crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kagekatsu Uesugi!

Event: ABW 53 Hope - Murhaa
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
Francisco ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi. #CUT2#
It looks like Kapua Francisco has been cut.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Francisco moves into the clinch.
Francisco misses with the head strike.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Francisco has Uesugi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Francisco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uesugi tumbling to the mat - Francisco dives into Uesugi's guard.
Francisco is standing up over Uesugi. Uesugi looks to escape but Francisco dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.
Uesugi wants to control but Francisco postures up.
Uesugi tries to improve position but can't.
Uesugi is not content to let Francisco control the position.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Uesugi can't do much from the bottom here.
Francisco scoring with punches and elbows.
Francisco trying to control the position but Uesugi is working away.
Uesugi parries the strikes from Francisco easily there. Francisco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Uesugi to escape.
Uesugi struggling a bit here.
Uesugi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Francisco looks up at the clock and then as Uesugi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Francisco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Uesugi is looking to regain half guard here but Francisco keeps moving and retains side control.
Uesugi is not content to let Francisco control the position.
Francisco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Francisco scoring with punches from side control.
Uesugi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Uesugi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Francisco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Francisco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uesugi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Francisco lands a couple of digs.
Uesugi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Uesugi is trying to control the position but Francisco postures up.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Francisco from controlling successfully.
Francisco throws a strike but Uesugi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Uesugi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Francisco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francisco tries to get out of the position.
Uesugi is continuing to stall.
Uesugi is looking to stand up but Francisco won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Francisco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uesugi controlling from the top position.
Francisco is trying to keep Uesugi in close.
Francisco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Uesugi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francisco shoots in looking for a takedown. Uesugi tries to sprawl out of it but Francisco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uesugi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Francisco momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kapua Francisco's cut.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francisco.
Francisco tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Francisco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Francisco misses the target.
Uesugi swinging wildly here.
Uesugi stuns Francisco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Francisco's head backwards.
Francisco is looking to clinch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francisco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Francisco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Francisco wants to clinch up but Uesugi keeps it at a distance.
Francisco is looking to clinch. #T1#
Francisco scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francisco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Francisco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Francisco's head.
Francisco misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Uesugi.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francisco.
Francisco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Francisco misses with a hook
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Uesugi.#ROC2#
Francisco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francisco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Francisco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Francisco tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kagekatsu Uesugi!

Event: ABW 43 Randleman - Gelfen
Date: Jul 13, 2017

#R1#
Jang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jang misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Jang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Uesugi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Jang controls the action.
Uesugi lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Jang controls the action. #T1##BC2#
Jang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uesugi. #CL#
Uesugi rushes Jang and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jang tries to break the clinch but Uesugi is controlling the position.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Jang blocks it.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Jang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Jang avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi is working for takedown but Jang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jang tries to stall but Uesugi uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jang.
Jang stalling the fight.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Jang stalling in the clinch but Uesugi improves position.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Jang controls the action.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Jang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Jang lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jang prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kagekatsu Uesugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jang's elbow.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Jang avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jang lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Jang tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Jang controls the action.
Jang lands a left hand.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Jang blocks it. #T4#
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jang.
Jang prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Jang looking to stall.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jang's elbow.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Jang misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Jang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uesugi lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang. #TD#
Uesugi successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi lands with a right hand.
Schlink Jang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jang lands a nice shot to the body.
Jang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uesugi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi swings for the body but Jang moves out of range.
Uesugi lunges at Jang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jang's hand.
Jang slips a jab from Uesugi.#T1#
Uesugi throws a body punch but Jang moves out of range.
Uesugi dodges the punch combination from Jang.
Jang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Jang misses.
Uesugi lands a lovely overhand right.
Uesugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jang. Jang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schlink Jang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Jang misses with a two punch combination.
Jang throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Uesugi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jang, pushing him back against the cage.
Jang struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Jang avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Uesugi presses Jang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Uesugi. #TD#
Uesugi drags the fight down to the ground.
Jang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uesugi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Jang is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Uesugi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jang is looking to defend but Uesugi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jang! Uesugi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jang taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kagekatsu Uesugi!

Event: ABW36 Shingen - The Burninator
Date: Jun 27, 2017

#R1#
Joes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick by Joes misses
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joes at a distance.
Uesugi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uesugi lands a jab to Joes's midsection.
Nice shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Joes to the canvas! Joes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Uesugi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kagekatsu Uesugi!

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