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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Kiyohira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ngannou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiyohira wants to slow Ngannou down by chopping away at his legs.
Ngannou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Kiyohira clinches up with Ngannou and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiyohira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Ngannou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ngannou is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiyohira has double underhooks.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Kiyohira tries a body shot but Ngannou blocks it.
Kiyohira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Ngannou has been cut.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngannou or not.
Ngannou is breathing heavily.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Kiyohira digs a right hand into Ngannou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ngannou's gas tank.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiyohira has a couple of punches blocked by Ngannou.
Ngannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Ngannou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Kiyohira.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiyohira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kiyohira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngannous head.
Kiyohira cracks Ngannou with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
A short right from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Kiyohira fails to land.
Kiyohira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.
Kiyohira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiyohira.
Ngannou tries to break free but Kiyohira pushes him back against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ngannou can't break the clinch.
Kiyohira misses with a body punch.
Kiyohira managing to block the knees to the body from Ngannou.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira avoiding damage as Ngannou throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngannou.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
Ngannou tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiyohira avoids the damage to the body.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
A short left from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira tries to throw a body punch but Ngannou avoids it by throwing Kiyohira back against the cage.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Ngannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Ngannou working hard to break the clinch.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngannou working hard to break the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
Kiyohira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngannou working hard to break the clinch.
Ngannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
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!
Ngannou has had enough of the clinch but Kiyohira keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Ngannou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ngannou misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiyohira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiyohira tries to clinch but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou throws a big counter combination but Kiyohira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kiyohira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiyohira lands with an uppercut that bounces Ngannou off the cage and back into range.
Ngannou slips a jab from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira tries to clinch but Ngannou moves out of range.
Ngannou swinging wildly here.
Shimoda Kiyohira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kiyohira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngannou, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Kiyohira. #CUT2#
Francis Ngannou's cut is getting worse.
Ngannou is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiyohira.
Ngannou tries to break free but Kiyohira pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kiyohira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiyohira tries to work over Ngannou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Kiyohira scores with a shot to the side of Ngannou's head.
Kiyohira has Ngannou pressed against the cage, preventing Ngannou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiyohira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngannou.
Ngannou is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
Shimoda Kiyohira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngannou is working for takedown but Kiyohira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ngannou is trying to force a seperation but Kiyohira has the dominant position.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira misses with a body punch.
Ngannou is trying to stall.
Kiyohira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngannou's elbow.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngannou or not.
Kiyohira lands a right hand. #BC#
Ngannou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiyohira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngannou swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kiyohira has Ngannou up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngannou is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngannou or not.
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Ngannou blocks an uppercut.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngannou.
Kiyohira misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiyohira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiyohira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngannou's efforts to push away.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
Kiyohira lands a left hand.
Kiyohira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Ngannou tries to break free but Kiyohira pushes him back against the cage.
Kiyohira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngannou controls his hands.
Ngannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kiyohira keeps control of Ngannou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngannou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira throws a head punch that misses.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngannou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Ngannou is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
Kiyohira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francis Ngannou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ngannou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiyohira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ngannou is out of range and Kiyohira settles back down.
As Kiyohira looks to move away, Ngannou throws a big counter combo but Kiyohira just gets out of the way.
Kiyohira wants to clinch up but Ngannou keeps it at a distance.
Kiyohira tries to clinch up but Ngannou circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngannou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kiyohira thuds his right hand into Ngannou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ngannou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ngannou throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Ngannou tries to keep at a distance but Kiyohira has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ngannou breaks from the clinch.
Ngannou ducks under a wild hook from Kiyohira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kiyohira instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kiyohira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngannou's efforts to push away.
Kiyohira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but Kiyohira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Ngannou is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiyohira has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira. #BC#
Ngannou breaks from the clinch.
Ngannou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ngannou clinches up against the cage.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
#T2#
Kiyohira misses with a body punch.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Ngannou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiyohira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira has Ngannou pressed against the cage, preventing Ngannou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngannou.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling him.
Ngannou can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngannou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiyohira keeps control of Ngannou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngannou blocks a body shot from Kiyohira. #T3#
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiyohira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngannou.#BC#
Ngannou manages to break the clinch.
Kiyohira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ngannou.
Ngannou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ngannou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 punch combination from Ngannou misses. #TD#
Ngannou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiyohira to the mat! Kiyohira manages to get full guard.
Ngannou trying to control but Kiyohira is working from the bottom.
Ngannou cracks Kiyohira with a solid left hand.#T4#
Ngannou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou chips away with some ground and pound.
Ngannou trying to control but Kiyohira is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ngannou decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kiyohira, up you get!
Ngannou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Kiyohira moves into the clinch.
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage.
Ngannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Kiyohira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngannou's efforts to push away.
Francis Ngannou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimoda Kiyohira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Ngannou.
I think Kiyohira 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shimoda Kiyohira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kiyohira has Bloom up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiyohira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiyohira has a couple of punches blocked by Bloom.
Bloom told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bloom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiyohira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blooms head.
Kiyohira lands a shot to the body.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira prevents Bloom from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiyohira lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Bloom has been cut.
Kiyohira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiyohira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiyohira has a couple of punches blocked by Bloom.
Kiyohira lands a body shot.
Bloom looks winded!#T1#
Bloom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiyohira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiyohira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiyohira lands a big right hand that drops Bloom! The killer instinct kicks in and Kiyohira finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kiyohira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shimoda Kiyohira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Robertson checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Kiyohira clinches up against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiyohira is leaning against Robertson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Kiyohira presses Robertson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiyohira lands with a right to the head.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kiyohira.
#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Robertson has been cut.
Kiyohira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Robertson with a big uppercut! Robertson tries to clinch up but Kiyohira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Robertson to the mat! Robertson covers up and Kiyohira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shimoda Kiyohira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Jaeheon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Jaeheon clinches.
Kiyohira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaeheon.
Kiyohira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiyohira lands with a light punch inside.
Jaeheon lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiyohira tries to throw a body punch but Jaeheon avoids it by throwing Kiyohira back against the cage.
Jaeheon blocking some punches.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Jaeheon controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jaeheon fails to land.
Jaeheon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaeheon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Jaeheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaeheon working aggressively here.
Kiyohira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiyohira lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira.
Jaeheon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaeheon has a couple of punches blocked by Kiyohira.
Jaeheon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kiyohira cracks Jaeheon with a nice body shot.
Jaeheon blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiyohira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaeheon misses with the head strike.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiyohira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaeheon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Jaeheon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaeheon misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiyohira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaeheon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaeheon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaeheon backwards.
Jaeheon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaeheon working aggressively here.
Kiyohira has a couple of punches blocked by Jaeheon.
Kiyohira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiyohira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaeheons head.
Kiyohira throws a head punch that misses.
Jaeheon misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
Jaeheon is breathing heavily.
Jaeheon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
Kiyohira throws a big uppercut that drops Jaeheon! More strikes from Kiyohira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jaeheon lies dazed against the cage as Kiyohira celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shimoda Kiyohira!
In defeat, Kim Jaeheon stepped up to the mic, saying 'No comment. sorry.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Fatu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kiyohira backs off Fatu throws a huge counter combo but Kiyohira manages to avoid it all.
Kiyohira tries to clinch there but Fatu circles away.
Fatu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiyohira closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kiyohira closes the distance and pushes Fatu back into the cage.
Kiyohira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira.
Fatu looks winded!
Kiyohira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fatu controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Kiyohira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Kiyohira on the inside.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Fatu has been cut.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiyohira digs a right hand underneath Fatu's ribcage. Fatu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Kiyohira.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiyohira.
A short right from Kiyohira on the inside.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fatu has eaten all the pies!
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a shot to the body.
Kiyohira is working Fatu over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiyohira.
We've been informed that Fatu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiyohira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyohira digs a right hand into Fatu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatu's gas tank.
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!
Kiyohira is working Fatu over against the cage.
Kiyohira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiyohira is leaning against Fatu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyohira scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Fatu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Kiyohira rushes Fatu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Kiyohira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands an uppercut.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
Kiyohira digs a right hand into Fatu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatu's gas tank.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kiyohira on the inside.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Samuel Fatu's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiyohira lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiyohira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiyohira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiyohira works on Fatu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kiyohira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira. #T3#
Kiyohira cracks Fatu with a nice body shot.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kiyohira.
A short right from Kiyohira.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiyohira.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira digs a right hand underneath Fatu's ribcage. Fatu let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands with a light punch inside.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiyohira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiyohira lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Fatu's cut.
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#
Kiyohira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kiyohira is looking to clinch but Fatu is avoiding it.
Kiyohira closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Kiyohira clinches with his opponent.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Kiyohira.
Shimoda Kiyohira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fatu wants to break free but Kiyohira has control.
Kiyohira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fatu can do to turn this around?
Fatu is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Fatu controls the action.
Fatu has had enough of the clinch but Kiyohira keeps him there for the moment.
Kiyohira lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiyohira lands with a left to the head.
Kiyohira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiyohira tries to throw a body punch but Fatu avoids it by throwing Kiyohira back against the cage.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiyohira is leaning against Fatu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fatu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Kiyohira lands a hook that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
#T3#
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a body shot.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
Kiyohira lands a left hand.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samuel Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimoda Kiyohira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fatu has a couple of punches blocked by Kiyohira.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimoda Kiyohira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiyohira, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shimoda Kiyohira!
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