Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Kawanabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ambe misses with a hook. Kawanabe ducked under it nicely.
Ambe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ambe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawanabe! But no joy.
Kawanabe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ambe is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Ambe shoots in and bounces Kawanabe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kawanabe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Kawanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambe is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Ambe. #T1#
No joy there for Kawanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiroshi Kawanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawanabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe.
Ambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ambe fails with the takedown.
Ambe lands a nice shot that snaps Kawanabe's head back. #CL#
Ambe clinches up against the cage.
Kawanabe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawanabe content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with the head strike. #TD#
Ambe has picked Kawanabe up - he's going for a ride! Ambe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ambe controlling the action here.
Ambe throwing shots but Kawanabe is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe is thwarting Kawanabe's attempts to control the position.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Kawanabe is defending well.
Kawanabe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ambe.
Ambe slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ambe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kawanabe is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard.
Kawanabe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kawanabe has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle.
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawanabe has control of Ambe's left arm, preventing Ambe from doing any damage.
Ambe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawanabe's head.
Ambe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawanabe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Har Ambe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kawanabe counter with a right hand. #CL#
Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawanabe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kawanabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ambe misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kawanabe is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kawanabe trying to control but Ambe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kawanabe is trying to stand up here but Ambe is controlling him well. #T1#
Ambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kawanabe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Ambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ambe not doing much here.
Ambe trying to control from half guard but Kawanabe is working away.
Ambe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe is pressing down on Kawanabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kawanabe is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Ambe rushes Kawanabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawanabe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ambe is trying to drag Kawanabe to the mat but Kawanabe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe has Kawanabe pressed against the cage, preventing Kawanabe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe taking a breather.
Kawanabe is struggling to control the position.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawanabe gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the cage.
Kawanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawanabes head. #T3#
Kawanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ambe as Kawanabe tries to tie him up.
Kawanabe is struggling to control the position.
Kawanabe can't break the clinch.
Kawanabe gets underhooks to prevent Ambe's takedown attempt.
Ambe stalling against the cage. #TD#
Ambe has clasped his hands together around Kawanabe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kawanabe struggling a bit here.
Ambe scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Ambe crashes against the mat.
Kawanabe wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Har Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ambe scoring with punches from side control.
Ambe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kawanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Ambe throws a strike aimed at the side of Kawanabe's head but Kawanabe avoids it well.
Kawanabe sneaks back into half guard.
Kawanabe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe trying to mount his opponent but Kawanabe defends it.
Ambe content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Har Ambe dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Ambe takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Ambe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kawanabe to the mat! Kawanabe manages to get full guard.
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ambe pushes down on Kawanabe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe trying to control here.
Ambe controlling the action here. #T1#
Kawanabe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ambe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ambe breaks from Kawanabe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ambe is landing with some decent strikes but Kawanabe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kawanabe tries to hold on but Ambe postures up.
Ambe lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Kawanabe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ambe looking to ground and pound but Kawanabe is blocking nicely.
Har Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawanabe tries to reverse the position but Ambe maintains control.
Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawanabe can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kawanabe wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away.#SUB#
Ambe working for a guillotine from mount but Kawanabe is in no mood to give up.
Kawanabe tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kawanabe regains half guard.
Hiroshi Kawanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kawanabe defending well though. #T4#
Ambe not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ambe.
Ambe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawanabe is desperately trying to improve his position but Ambe has a good base and remains in mount.
Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Har Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Har Ambe!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Har Ambe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Har Ambe!

Har Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Har Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Barbosa throws a jab when Kawanabe was well out of range.
Kawanabe wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa 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 throws a head kick that half lands.
Kawanabe lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawanabe throws out the jab.
Kawanabe's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa sets himself, and Kawanabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kawanabe misses with a hook.
Kawanabe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawanabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kawanabe, as that shot connected.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Kawanabe ducked under it nicely.
Kawanabe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kawanabe moves out of range easily.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Kawanabe avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa sets himself, and Kawanabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up.
Barbosa throws a quick counter head kick but Kawanabe was just out of range.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawanabe tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawanabe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Kawanabe throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kawanabe moves out of range easily.
Kawanabe digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.#T3##CL2#
Kawanabe clinches with his opponent.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawanabe lands a body shot.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Kawanabe keeps him there for the moment.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Kawanabe is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Kawanabe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Kawanabe swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawanabe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kawanabe counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawanabe looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Kawanabe avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the body kick
and Kawanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
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 Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kawanabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Kawanabe blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Kawanabe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawanabe.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Kawanabe's leg. Kawanabe is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Kawanabe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.#T1#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Kawanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawanabe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kawanabe tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Kawanabe throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawanabe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Kawanabe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawanabe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kawanabe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Kawanabe lands with a good body 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!
Kawanabe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kawanabe lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kawanabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawanabe avoids the head kick by Barbosa. #T3#
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawanabe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawanabe throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Kawanabe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kawanabe digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kawanabe is looking to clinch.
Barbosa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kawanabe sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa. #T4#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Kawanabe wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Kawanabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kawanabe wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Kawanabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
Kawanabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawanabe has double underhooks.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Kawanabe. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawanabe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawanabe should have avoided that one.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Kawanabe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kawanabe moves out of range easily.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Kawanabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawanabe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Kawanabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Kawanabe forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Kawanabe as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawanabe.#T2#
Kawanabe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body
and Kawanabe counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawanabe punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawanabe avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa sets himself, and Kawanabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kawanabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Kawanabe working aggressively here.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawanabe.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Kawanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kawanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Barbosa. #CL2#
Kawanabe gets a clinch.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
Kawanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kawanabe lands a shot to the body.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Kawanabe pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Kawanabe misses with the head strike.
Kawanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Kawanabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kawanabe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Hiroshi Kawanabe!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Hiroshi Kawanabe!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Hiroshi Kawanabe wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Kawanabe lands with a straight right. Vinicius didn't see that one coming.
Kawanabe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vinicius misses with a wild combination.
Kawanabe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vinicius eats them both and turns towards Kawanabe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kawanabe connects with the punch.
Kawanabe's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vinicius shoots and misses
and Kawanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Vinicius is rocked!
Kawanabe lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Vinicius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawanabe drops Vinicius with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vinicius! Kawanabe dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
De Souza shoots and misses
and Kawanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawanabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawanabe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Kawanabe circles away easily
and Kawanabe counters with a nice body shot.
Kawanabe's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe jabs at De Souza's body.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawanabe as he avoids it easily.
De Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kawanabe is fending him off so far but De Souza persists. Nope, Kawanabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawanabe connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Souza shoots in for a double leg but Kawanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Kawanabe scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawanabe cracks De Souza with an open hand slap.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawanabe defends it nicely.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawanabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawanabe works the jab nicely.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kawanabe defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Kawanabe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kawanabe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kawanabe drops De Souza with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kawanabe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: Beach Fights Thank You
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1##CL#
Kawanabe forces Bruce back against the cage and clinches.
Kawanabe is pushing Bruce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bruce is trying to break free.#BC2#
Bruce breaks the clinch.
Kawanabe dodges the punch combination from Bruce.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body. Bruce takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Kawanabe does it's job there.
Kawanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawanabe is looking to counter the offense by Bruce and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Kawanabe finds it's target.
Robert Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kawanabe.#T1#
Bruce just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawanabe wants to clinch up but Bruce keeps it at a distance.
Bruce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruce misses with a looping right.
Kawanabe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kawanabe ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
Kawanabe lands a nice hook to Bruce's body. Bruce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Kawanabe avoids them all with ease.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawanabe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawanabe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bruce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruce pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawanabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bruce wants to slow Kawanabe down by chopping away at his legs.
Kawanabe tries to counter by clinching up but Bruce breaks away and moves out of range.
Bruce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Kawanabe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruce on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Kawanabe.
Bruce tries to work over Kawanabe's front leg with a kick but Kawanabe checks it.
Kawanabe moves forwards but Bruce connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruce on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kawanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruce swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Bruce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawanabe moves away.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick and Kawanabe moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kawanabe pushes Bruce up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Kawanabe is controlling him.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Bruce is trying to push Kawanabe away but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Kawanabe as the two fighters clinch.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruce is trying to push Kawanabe away but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a left hand.
Bruce misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce letting Kawanabe take a breather here.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Kawanabe is controlling him.
Kawanabe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Kawanabe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kawanabe is working Bruce over against the cage.
Kawanabe is working Bruce over against the cage.
Bruce looks winded!
Kawanabe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawanabe pushes Bruce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawanabe stalling.
Bruce is trying to force a seperation but Kawanabe has the dominant position.
Kawanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruces head.
Kawanabe lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe keeps control of Bruce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Kawanabe works on Bruce's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe is working Bruce over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe 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##CL#
Kawanabe pushes Bruce up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawanabe works on Bruce's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Kawanabe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawanabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe effectively controlling the action here.
Kawanabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruce can do to turn this around?
Bruce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawanabe pushes Bruce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe controlling the action here for a moment.
Kawanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Kawanabe cracks Bruce with a nice body shot.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe leaning against his opponent.
Kawanabe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #T1#
Kawanabe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bruce or not.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawanabe lands a shot to the body.
Kawanabe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Kawanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Kawanabe digs a right hand into Bruce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruce's gas tank.
Kawanabe avoiding damage.
Kawanabe controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kawanabe for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bruce being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawanabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiroshi Kawanabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kawanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawanabe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe.
Bruce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kawanabe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe stalling.
Kawanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Kawanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe works on Bruce's body with a couple of short punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bruce 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.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe has Bruce pressed against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruce.
Kawanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawanabe gets through Bruce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe taking a breather.
Kawanabe works on Bruce's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kawanabe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kawanabe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kawanabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
Kawanabe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawanabe lands a left hand.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawanabe pushes Bruce back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Bruce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Kawanabe closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe.
A nice left hand lands by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawanabe is stalling here.
Kawanabe blocks a body shot from Bruce.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawanabe is working Bruce over against the cage.
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruce takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bruce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawanabe keeps control of Bruce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Kawanabe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bruce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kawanabe works on Bruce's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawanabe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bruce up against the cage.
Bruce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bruce or not.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawanabe lands a left hand. #T2#
Bruce tries to break free but Kawanabe pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe digs a right hand into Bruce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruce's gas tank.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Bruce is rocked!
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruce is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawanabe finish him?
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe digs a right hand underneath Bruce's ribcage. Bruce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Kawanabe scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head.
Kawanabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Kawanabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawanabe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
Kawanabe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bruce being controlled against the cage.
Kawanabe'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.
Kawanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawanabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bruce is trying to push Kawanabe away but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Kawanabe gets through Bruce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe throws a big uppercut that drops Bruce! More strikes from Kawanabe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bruce lies dazed against the cage as Kawanabe celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: Beach Fights Blow Out
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Kawanabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawanabe slips under a jab.
Black lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Kawanabe lands with a good body shot.
Kawanabe ducks under a wild hook from Black.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Kawanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawanabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawanabe throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black prevents a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawanabe misses with a body punch.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kawanabe. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Kawanabe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe misses with the head strike.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawanabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black is looking to control Kawanabe's arms but Kawanabe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black looking to stall.
Kawanabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawanabe blocking some punches.
Kawanabe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kawanabe can turn it around.
Kawanabe blocking some punches.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
Kawanabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black is trying to break free.#T2#
Black has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black can't break the clinch.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Kawanabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawanabe tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe.
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe.
A head punch on the inside from Kawanabe fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawanabe.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawanabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawanabe blocks an uppercut.
Black misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Black misses with some punches.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawanabe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawanabe gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawanabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Kawanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Kawanabe is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kawanabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black working aggressively here.
Black misses with some punches.
Kawanabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Black prevents a body shot from Kawanabe.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Kawanabe avoiding damage.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Kawanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe lands a left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawanabe.
Black working aggressively here.
Kawanabe misses with a body punch.
Kawanabe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
Kawanabe is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawanabe backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe 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#
Kawanabe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black looks to throw the jab but Kawanabe is out of range. #CL#
Black clinches up against the cage.
Kawanabe throws a head punch that misses.
Kawanabe blocks an uppercut.
Kawanabe blocks an uppercut.
Black pushes Kawanabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe blocking some punches.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawanabe.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawanabe tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Kawanabe back against the cage.
Kawanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawanabe has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Kawanabe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Black up against the cage.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawanabe can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Kawanabe can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Kawanabe throws a head punch that misses.
Kawanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Kawanabe lands with a left to the head.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kawanabe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawanabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kawanabe 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.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawanabe misses with the head strike. #T2#
Black working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black working aggressively here.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kawanabe working aggressively here.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black misses with the head strike.
Kawanabe blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Kawanabe pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawanabe working aggressively here.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black blocking some punches.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawanabe.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
Kawanabe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawanabe lands a body shot.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawanabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black tries to break free but Kawanabe pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawanabe.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawanabe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Black! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kawanabe is unloading with more strikes now! Black drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: Bedlum by the Beach
Date: Jun 01, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Lenk.
Lenk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Kawanabe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kawanabe.
Good body shot from Lenk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lenk.
Kawanabe taking a breather.
Kawanabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lenk.
Lenk lands a nice uppercut.
Lenk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lenk.
Lenk tries to throw a body punch but Kawanabe avoids it by throwing Lenk back against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lenk backwards.
Lenk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lenk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawanabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lenk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Lenk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawanabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lenk on the inside. #T1#
Lenk prevents a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe tries to throw a body punch but Lenk avoids it by throwing Kawanabe back against the cage.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lenk struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawanabe controls his hands.
Lenk is working Kawanabe over against the cage.
Lenk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawanabe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lenk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawanabe's elbow.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Lenk.
A left hand lands to the body for Lenk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawanabe as Lenk tries to tie him up.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lenk's elbow.
Lenk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lenk misses with a punch to the body.
Kawanabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lenk blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Good body shot from Lenk.
Kawanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lenk controls his hands.
Kawanabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kawanabe tries to work over Lenk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lenk tries a body shot but Kawanabe blocks it.
Kawanabe misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lenk.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lenk lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lenk.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe tries to throw a body punch but Lenk avoids it by throwing Kawanabe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lenk.
Lenk lands a nice shot to the body.
Lenk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawanabe is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Lenk as the two fighters clinch.
Kawanabe looks winded!
Kawanabe throws a head punch that misses.
Lenk tries to stall but Kawanabe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lenk prevents a body shot from Kawanabe.
Lenk can't find room to land a body shot as Kawanabe controls the action.
Lenk digs a right hand underneath Kawanabe's ribcage. Kawanabe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe stalls.
Kawanabe throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lenk is working Kawanabe over against the cage.
Kawanabe tries to work over Lenk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawanabe misses with some punches.
Lenk tries to throw a body punch but Kawanabe avoids it by throwing Lenk back against the cage.
Kawanabe misses with some punches.
Lenk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lenk pushes Kawanabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe misses with the head strike.
Kawanabe prevents a body shot from Lenk.
Lenk misses with a punch to the body.
Lenk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawanabe working aggressively here. #BC#
Lenk breaks from the clinch.
Lenk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lenk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Lenk misses. #T4#
Lenk throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kawanabe crashing down! Kawanabe tries to stagger back to his feet but Lenk just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kawanabe asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Lenk!
Timur Lenk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Berzerkers on the Beach
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Kawanabe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trujilo's head backwards.
Trujilo moves forwards but Kawanabe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawanabe connects with a body shot that sends Trujilo's belly button to the back.
Trujilo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawanabe.
Kawanabe jabs Trujilo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawanabe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawanabe looks to land a left hand but Trujilo moved out of range nicely.
Kawanabe jabs at Trujilo's body.
A jab from Kawanabe does it's job there.
Kawanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujilo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawanabe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trujilo at a distance.
Trujilo misses with a body kick. #CL#
Kawanabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trujilo, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Trujilo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kawanabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trujilo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kawanabe.
Trujilo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawanabe's elbow.
Trujilo misses with some punches.
Trujilo tries to work over Kawanabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trujilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trujilo tries a body shot but Kawanabe blocks it.
Trujilo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kawanabe is keeping busy.
Kawanabe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trujilo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Trujilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trujilo throws a head kick that misses.
Trujilo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Kawanabe lands with a nice body punch.
Trujilo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Trujilo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kawanabe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kawanabe jabs at Trujilo's body.
Kawanabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujilo manages to avoid it.
Trujilo misses with a double jab
and Kawanabe counters with a left to the body.
Trujilo looks winded!
Kawanabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Trujilo ducks right into an uppercut from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe misses with a body shot.
Trujilo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kawanabe lands with a straight right. Trujilo didn't see that one coming.
Kawanabe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trujilo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trujilo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3##CL#
Kawanabe gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe cracks Trujilo with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawanabe pushes Trujilo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawanabe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Trujilo is rocked!
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Trujilo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawanabe finish him?
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Kawanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Trujilo seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe pushes Trujilo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe pushes Trujilo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trujilos head.
Kawanabe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trujilo up against the cage.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawanabe lands a shot to the body.
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kawanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawanabe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trujilo misses the shot to the body.
Kawanabe sizes up Trujilo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kawanabe digs a good hook to Trujilo's body.
Trujilo looks to land a left hand but Kawanabe moved out of range nicely.
Trujilo fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Trujilo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawanabe digs a good hook to Trujilo's body.
Trujilo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Trujilo clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe blocking some punches.
Hiroshi Kawanabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kawanabe blocks an elbow strike.
Trujilo is breathing heavily.
Kawanabe dodges an elbow strike from Trujilo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawanabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kawanabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawanabe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawanabe gets through Trujilo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
Kawanabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trujilo backwards.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe has Trujilo pressed against the cage, preventing Trujilo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trujilo can't find room to land a body shot as Kawanabe controls the action.
Trujilo takes a shot to the head.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawanabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawanabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trujilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Kawanabe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Kawanabe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawanabe lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe gets through Trujilo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawanabe as Trujilo tries to tie him up.
Kawanabe pushes Trujilo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawanabe lands a big right hand that drops Trujilo! The killer instinct kicks in and Kawanabe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kawanabe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: Bravery on the Beach
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Lorenzon ducks under a wild hook from Kawanabe.
Lorenzon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lorenzon punishes Kawanabe's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Lorenzon misses.
Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawanabe! But no joy.
Lorenzon slips a jab and a cross from Kawanabe.
Good standup being displayed there by Lorenzon as he connects with a hook.
Lorenzon throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon lands a really nice looking cross but Kawanabe seems unphased.
Kawanabe misses the jab.
Kawanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzon.
Kawanabe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Lorenzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawanabe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lorenzon throws a lazy right hand but Kawanabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lorenzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawanabe misses with a combination #CL#
and Lorenzon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lorenzon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kawanabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Lorenzon misses its intended target.
Kawanabe misses with an uppercut. Lorenzon saw that one coming.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kawanabe jabs at Lorenzon's body.
Kawanabe missing with a left hand there. Lorenzon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawanabe throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzon's shoulder, as Lorenzon tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Lorenzon clinches up against the cage.
Lorenzon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lorenzon lands a body shot.
Lorenzon tries to throw a body punch but Kawanabe avoids it by throwing Lorenzon back against the cage. #BC2#
Kawanabe manages to break the clinch.
Kawanabe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawanabe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lorenzon counters with a nice body shot.
Lorenzon slips under a jab.
Kawanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzon.
A counter left hand to the body from Lorenzon misses its target.#T3#
Kawanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Lorenzon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lorenzon lands with an overhand left.
Kawanabe misses the shot to the body.
Kawanabe misses with an uppercut.
Lorenzon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kawanabe throws a jab when Lorenzon was well out of range.
Lorenzon is looking to clinch but Kawanabe is avoiding it.
Lorenzon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawanabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawanabe punishes Lorenzon's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kawanabe misses.
Kawanabe misses with a looping left.
Kawanabe misses with a hook
enabling Lorenzon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawanabe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Kawanabe misses with a shot to the body
letting Lorenzon counter with a right hand.
Kawanabe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lorenzon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lorenzon looks to land a left hand but Kawanabe moved out of range nicely.
Kawanabe lands with a right hand.
Kawanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Lorenzon is looking to counter the offense by Kawanabe and move into the clinch.
Kawanabe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lorenzon drops his hands momentarily and Kawanabe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lorenzon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawanabe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lorenzon scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Lorenzon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lorenzon.
Lorenzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Geanluca Lorenzon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lorenzon throws a body punch but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Lorenzon throws a jab when Kawanabe was well out of range.
Kawanabe throws a lazy right hand but Lorenzon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lorenzon looks to throw the jab but Kawanabe is out of range. #CL#
Kawanabe tries to keep at a distance but Lorenzon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawanabe backwards.
Lorenzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Kawanabe is rocked!#BC2#
Kawanabe breaks from the clinch.
Kawanabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lorenzon finish him?#CL#
Lorenzon has Kawanabe up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lorenzon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kawanabe! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lorenzon is unloading with more strikes now! Kawanabe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geanluca Lorenzon!

Event: Battle Royale at the Beach
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Kawanabe looks to land a left hand but Romanov moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Kawanabe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Romanov lands a nice hook to Kawanabe's body. Kawanabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanov slips under a jab from Kawanabe.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
Romanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Romanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kawanabe kicks off Romanov and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.#T1#
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Kawanabe pushes him off.
Kawanabe tries to bum rush Romanov with a series of wild strikes but Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiroshi Kawanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanov lands with a hook. Kawanabe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawanabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawanabe circles away.
Kawanabe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kawanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawanabe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Romanov.
Kawanabe just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kawanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kawanabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Kawanabe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawanabe looks to land a combination but Romanov avoids it well.
Romanov throws a jab when Kawanabe was well out of range.
Kawanabe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romanov with a body shot.
Kawanabe cracks Romanov with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawanabe. #CL#
Romanov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kawanabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanov.
Romanov slips under a jab from Kawanabe.#CL#
Romanov clinches.
Romanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawanabe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Kawanabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Romanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kawanabe uses from the top position.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Kawanabe controlling him for the moment.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Romanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Romanov trying to strike off his back.
Romanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Kawanabe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawanabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawanabe lands a jab.#CL#
Romanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawanabe, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawanabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawanabe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Romanov is trying to trip Kawanabe. He has hold of a leg but Kawanabe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Romanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Romanov distracts Kawanabe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kawanabe is trying to control the position but Romanov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe 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#
Romanov throws a hook to the side of Kawanabe's head but Kawanabe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Romanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Romanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kawanabe is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov wants to control but Kawanabe is keeping him busy.
Dimitri Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawanabe's head.
Romanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Romanov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe wants to improve his position but Romanov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov working Kawanabe over with strikes.
Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kawanabe tries to get to full guard but Romanov has control of the leg. #T1#
Romanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kawanabe tries to get to full guard but Romanov has control of the leg.
Kawanabe manages to get to full guard.
Kawanabe has momentary wrist control but Romanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kawanabe trying to control the position.
Kawanabe trying to control the position here.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Kawanabe keeps moving.
Kawanabe is trying to keep Romanov in close. #T2#
Romanov works over Kawanabe with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Romanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawanabe is retaining full guard.
Romanov postures up.
Romanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Romanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawanabe looking to control.
Romanov being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawanabe looking to control.
Romanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kawanabe trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Romanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romanov throwing strikes but missing.
Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Kawanabe blocks nicely.
Kawanabe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawanabe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawanabe trying to control the position. #T4#
Romanov lands a couple of elbows.
Romanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kawanabe trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kawanabe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Romanov lands a couple of digs.
Romanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawanabe working a defensive guard here.
Romanov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Romanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Romanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kawanabe to the ground. Romanov is now in Kawanabe's guard.
Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kawanabe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawanabe can do to turn this around?
Kawanabe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romanov trying to control but Kawanabe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanov working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Kawanabe looking to control.
Romanov 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.
Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawanabe is trying to control the position but Romanov postures up.
Kawanabe keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
Romanov throwing strikes but missing.
Romanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kawanabe is trying to control the position but Romanov postures up.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawanabe is trying to keep Romanov in close.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawanabe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawanabe lands a lovely overhand right.
Romanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Kawanabe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawanabe misses with a right hand #CL#
and Romanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Romanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe is trying to force a seperation but Romanov has the dominant position.
Romanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawanabe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Romanov jumps guard.
Romanov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Romanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romanov trying to strike off his back.
Romanov striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T3#
Kawanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Romanov.
Kawanabe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kawanabe preventing the sweep.
Kawanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kawanabe misses with a looping left.
Kawanabe punishes Romanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Romanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe misses with a left hand #TD#
and Romanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawanabe won't be happy with that. #T4#
Romanov controls the position from side control.
Romanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kawanabe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawanabe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Romanov scoring with punches from side control.
Romanov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Kawanabe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kawanabe is still in real trouble! Can Romanov finish him?
Kawanabe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kawanabe to see if he's OK.
A big shot lands for Romanov! That's hurt Kawanabe! Will he recover? Romanov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Romanov!

Event: Beat down by the Beach
Date: Mar 30, 2018

#R1##TD#
Spong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spong scoring with punches from side control.
Kawanabe is looking to reverse the position.
Kawanabe is not content to let Spong control the position.
Kawanabe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kawanabe struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Spong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kawanabe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Spong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kawanabe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kawanabe trying to remain calm as Spong controls from the top position.#T1#
Kawanabe holds on to Spong's head and controls the position momentarily.
Spong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kawanabe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kawanabe is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong working the body and head with strikes.
Kawanabe struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spong is looking to take a break and control but Kawanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Spong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawanabe, who protects the arm well.
Spong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kawanabe is avoiding damage well.
Kawanabe wants to control but Spong postures up.
Spong in side control, throwing shots but Kawanabe defends.
Kawanabe tries to bench press Spong off him but Spong keeps the position. #SUB#
Spong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kawanabe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spong wants to control but Kawanabe is keeping him busy. #T3#
Spong working the ground and pound but Kawanabe is defending the strikes.
Kawanabe is not content to let Spong control the position.
Kawanabe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawanabe is trying to control Spong's posture but Spong avoids it.
Kawanabe is trying to improve his position.
Kawanabe is not content to let Spong control the position. #SUB#
Spong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawanabe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawanabe is trying to control but can't.
Spong is looking to take a break and control but Kawanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawanabe is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Spong looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawanabe defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyronne Spong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kawanabe punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawanabe misses with a body shot.
Spong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawanabe circles away.
Kawanabe 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.
Spong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kawanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyronne Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawanabe sprawls well. Kawanabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kawanabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
Kawanabe scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Spong with that takedown attempt.
Hiroshi Kawanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawanabe scores with a jab to the head.
Spong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawanabe defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Kawanabe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Kawanabe connects with a jab.
Kawanabe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Kawanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Kawanabe thuds his right hand into Spong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong takes one to the chin there.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt - Kawanabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kawanabe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Spong looks for a takedown but Kawanabe sprawls well.
Kawanabe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Kawanabe. No joy for Spong on that attempt.
Kawanabe lands a jab to the nose.
Spong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kawanabe counter with a right hand.
Kawanabe connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Kawanabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Kawanabe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kawanabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Spong. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
Spong closes the distance and clinches up with Kawanabe, looking for a takedown. Spong pushes Kawanabe against the cage but Kawanabe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kawanabe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyronne Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spong.
Spong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kawanabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong closes the distance and clinches up with Kawanabe, looking for a takedown. Spong pushes Kawanabe against the cage but Kawanabe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kawanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawanabe lunges at Spong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spong's hand.
Kawanabe fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Spong with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kawanabe as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe 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#
Spong shoots in but no luck this time.
Kawanabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kawanabe.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kawanabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyronne Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Spong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kawanabe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Spong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Kawanabe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spong is looking to advance position but Kawanabe won't allow it.
Spong controlling the action here.
Kawanabe is controlling Spong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kawanabe trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kawanabe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Spong is staying active.
Kawanabe controlling the position for now.
Spong wants to take a breather but Kawanabe is having none of it.
Spong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Spong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawanabe sees it coming and defends easily.
Spong wants to take a breather but Kawanabe is having none of it. #SUB#
Spong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawanabe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawanabe won't allow Spong to pass to mount. #T3#
Kawanabe wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kawanabe is looking to improve his position.
Kawanabe is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawanabe connects with a jab.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kawanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Kawanabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Spong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kawanabe scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong dives in for a single leg takedown but Kawanabe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kawanabe connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawanabe sprawls well. Kawanabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kawanabe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawanabe lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Kawanabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kawanabe 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Kawanabe!
Tyronne Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be back ,just didnt get the trainning right thats were i lost it '.

Event: Brutality on the Beach
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Money gets a clinch.
Money's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawanabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kawanabe fails to land.
Money prevents a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe misses with a body punch.
Money blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a left to the head.
Money fails to pull guard.
Kawanabe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Money is trying to force a seperation but Kawanabe has the dominant position.#BC#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawanabe is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawanabe scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Money moves into range and clinches up with Kawanabe.
Kawanabe misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawanabe can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Kawanabe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kawanabe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kawanabe has Money pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kawanabe.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kawanabe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money blocks an uppercut.
Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kawanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Money has had enough of the clinch but Kawanabe keeps him there for the moment.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Money has been working on his balance at King Of Pain, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kawanabe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
Money can't find room to land a body shot as Kawanabe controls the action. #T2#
Money letting Kawanabe take a breather here.
Kawanabe lands with a left to the head.
Money unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
Kawanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawanabe is working Money over against the cage.
Money is working for takedown but Kawanabe is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawanabe.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawanabe.
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!
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Money backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kawanabe.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kawanabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a nice uppercut.
Kawanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawanabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money being controlled against the cage.
Money is pushing Kawanabe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kawanabe walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Kawanabe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Money closes the distance and pushes Kawanabe back into the cage.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Kawanabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Money jumps guard but Kawanabe stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kawanabe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money scores with a shot to the side of Kawanabe's head. #BC#
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kawanabe tries to keep at a distance but Money has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kawanabe digs a good body shot into Money's ribs.
A head kick misses from Money. #CL2#
Kawanabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Money, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kawanabe.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kawanabe is leaning against Money and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawanabe tests Money's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kawanabe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kawanabe lands with an overhand left.
Money takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe thuds a left hand into Money's body.#CL#
Money closes the distance and clinches.
Money prevents a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawanabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
Kawanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawanabe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Money'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.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Money or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kawanabe'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.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kawanabe walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kawanabe connects with a nice looking jab.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Money rushes Kawanabe and presses him up against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Money backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kawanabe as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Money tries to pull guard but Kawanabe won't allow it.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawanabe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Kawanabe. #T3#
Money tries to pull guard but Kawanabe won't allow it.
Money wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
Kawanabe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Money is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawanabe has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe slowing the pace effectively.
Money tries to stall but Kawanabe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Money blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe pushes Money back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kawanabe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Money is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawanabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Money's hands.
Money is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Kawanabe does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Kawanabe.#CL#
Money moves into range and clinches up with Kawanabe.
Kawanabe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe pushes Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
Money being controlled against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Money's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Money needs to keep his hands up - Kawanabe had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Kawanabe.#CL#
Money gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a left hand.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.
Money blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
Money blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Money's elbow.
Kawanabe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kawanabe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Money is rocked!#T1#
Kawanabe presses Money against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawanabe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Money tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a nice uppercut.
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Money to his knees! Kawanabe keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: Bud on the Beach
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawanabe, which made it look bad. #CL#
Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Kawanabe in a clinch.
Da Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kawanabe fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Kawanabe moves into the clinch.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Kawanabe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike.
Kawanabe digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Kawanabe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe lands a nice uppercut.
Kawanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kawanabe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawanabe gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe controlling the action here for a moment.
Kawanabe avoiding damage.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kawanabe smiles and moves away.
Kawanabe leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kawanabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kawanabe has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawanabe pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe stalling the fight. #T2#
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Kawanabe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Kawanabe won't allow it.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawanabe leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Da Silva successfully pulls guard.
Kawanabe looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Kawanabe defends easily.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kawanabe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Kawanabe defends easily.
Kawanabe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kawanabe is continuing to stall.#T4#
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.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Kawanabe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kawanabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawanabe defends well.
Kawanabe stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kawanabe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Kawanabe looks to land a combination. Da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Kawanabe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kawanabe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawanabe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head. #CL2#
Kawanabe closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kawanabe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kawanabe just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawanabe down to the mat. Kawanabe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Kawanabe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Kawanabe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawanabe pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawanabe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kawanabe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Kawanabe catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Kawanabe coming out on top.#CL2#
Kawanabe drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawanabe lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe. #TD#
Da Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Kawanabe advances to half guard.
Kawanabe stalling.
Kawanabe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2##SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kawanabe stalling. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Kawanabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kawanabe trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva gets back to full guard. #T3#
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawanabe controls the pace.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Kawanabe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawanabe controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kawanabe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kawanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Kawanabe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Royce Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawanabe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Da Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Kawanabe staying calm.
Da Silva stops Kawanabe from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into Kawanabe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Kawanabe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Da Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kawanabe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kawanabe can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawanabe.
Da Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kawanabe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Da Silva pulls Kawanabe into guard. #SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawanabe controls the pace.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Kawanabe controlling from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawanabe controls the pace.#T1#
Kawanabe pushes down on Da Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Silva is in trouble now - Kawanabe has advanced to mount!
Kawanabe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Kawanabe has a good base and remains in mount.
Kawanabe tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Kawanabe content just to control the position here.
Kawanabe prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.#T2#
Da Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Silva tries to get out of the position.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Kawanabe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kawanabe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kawanabe trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Kawanabe avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Kawanabe wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Kawanabe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kawanabe wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Kawanabe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva tries to reverse the position but Kawanabe maintains control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawanabe pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Kawanabe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kawanabe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Kawanabe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Royce Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Kawanabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kawanabe 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: Brawl on the Beach
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Shelby connects with a body shot that sends Kawanabe's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Kawanabe clinches with his opponent.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawanabe.
A right hand to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Kawanabe throws a head punch that misses.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Kawanabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Kawanabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shelby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawanabe.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby. #T1#
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawanabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
Shelby connects with the punch.
Kawanabe needs to keep his hands up - Shelby had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kawanabe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike.
Shelby lands with a right to the head.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Kawanabe fails to land.
Kawanabe working aggressively here.
Shelby stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby.
Shelby pushes Kawanabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shelby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kawanabe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawanabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelby.
Decent striking displayed by Shelby there.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kawanabe moves into range and clinches up with Shelby.
Shelby taking a breather.
Kawanabe working aggressively here.
Kawanabe throws a head punch that misses.
Kawanabe is trying to stall.
Kawanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawanabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shelby up against the cage.
Kawanabe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawanabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Shelby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawanabe.
Shelby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawanabe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shelby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawanabe.
Shelby misses with a looping right.
Kawanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawanabe tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawanabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelby.#CL2#
Kawanabe clinches up with Shelby and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawanabe moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
Kawanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawanabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Shelby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Kawanabe slips the punch.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shelby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kawanabe tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby sizes up Kawanabe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Shelby gets tackled into the cage by Kawanabe. Kawanabe maintains the clinch.
Kawanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shelby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kawanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Kawanabe misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kawanabe rushes Shelby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawanabe takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Shelby.
A shot in the inside from Shelby. #BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Kawanabe tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Shelby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawanabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danny Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Kawanabe rushes Shelby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawanabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Shelby looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby.
Kawanabe letting Shelby take a breather here.
Kawanabe scores with a shot to the side of Shelby's head.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
Kawanabe misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawanabe can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kawanabe fails to land.
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shelby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shelby tests Kawanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelby misses with a hook.
Shelby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kawanabe clinches up against the cage.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Good body shot from Shelby.
Kawanabe working aggressively here.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Shelby controlling the action here for a moment.
Kawanabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawanabe has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawanabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shelby is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawanabe as Shelby tries to tie him up.
Kawanabe trying to control the position but instead, Shelby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawanabe into the cage.#BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Shelby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawanabe on the side of the head.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but Shelby is having none of it.
It looked like Shelby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shelby misses with a looping right.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby scores with a jab to the head.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shelby lands with a cross.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawanabe can do to turn this around?
Kawanabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawanabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kawanabe forces Shelby back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Kawanabe misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kawanabe has Shelby pressed against the cage, preventing Shelby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shelby lands a body punch.
Kawanabe is breathing heavily.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Shelby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawanabe tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawanabe backwards.
Kawanabe misses with a body punch.
Kawanabe has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby. #BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby with a jab.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up.
Shelby thuds a left hand into Kawanabe's body.
Shelby with a hook.#CL2#
Kawanabe has closed the distance and engaged Shelby in a clinch. #BC#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kawanabe clinches with his opponent.
Kawanabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Danny Shelby will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shelby lands a body shot.
Kawanabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Kawanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shelby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawanabe is looking to clinch but Shelby is avoiding it.
Shelby scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawanabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shelby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kawanabe moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Kawanabe moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
Shelby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shelby misses with a straight right.
Kawanabe wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shelby swings for the body but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Kawanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A left lands for Shelby.
Kawanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawanabe moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Shelby counter with a right hand.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawanabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawanabe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawanabe wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
Kawanabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
Kawanabe tries to counter with a clinch but Shelby shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Kawanabe has Shelby up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawanabe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawanabe or not.
Shelby lands a body punch.
Kawanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Hiroshi Kawanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kawanabe stalling in the clinch but Shelby improves position.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawanabe backwards.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shelby takes a shot to the 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!
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
Kawanabe misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but Shelby moves away
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby throws a right hand that Kawanabe ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawanabe also avoids with ease.
Shelby misses with a looping left.
Kawanabe moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
Kawanabe wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
Shelby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Kawanabe ducks down to avoid it.
Shelby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Kawanabe tries to clinch up.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Shelby takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawanabe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shelby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Kawanabe rushes Shelby and presses him up against the cage.
Kawanabe tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawanabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Shelby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawanabes head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Kawanabe tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Kawanabe back against the cage.
Shelby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawanabe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby with a hook.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kawanabe instigates a clinch.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawanabe backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shelby tries to circle away but Kawanabe has him pinned against the cage.
Shelby trying to stall but Kawanabe improves his position.
Kawanabe tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Kawanabe back against the cage.
Shelby stalling in the clinch but Kawanabe improves position.
Danny Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Shelby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shelby, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Shelby!

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