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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Man looking to score a takedown here. Henderson is defending well but Man drives through and ends up in Henderson's guard. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Henderson wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment. Man wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB# Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Man working for submissions but it's allowed Henderson to get to half guard.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Henderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Man is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?#SUB# Henderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Man is looking to improve his position.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Henderson working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Man wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though. Man taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard. Henderson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3# Henderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Henderson lands a big shot there that rocks Man but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB# Henderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Man to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Henderson lands a heavy elbow. #T4# Man regains half guard. Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Henderson uses it to pass to side control.
Man wants to control but Henderson postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kory Henderson 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##TD2# Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard. Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Man wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB2# Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Henderson 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. Henderson wants to hit a switch here but Man passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Henderson there! Man prevents Henderson from getting the reversal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Henderson 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. Henderson moves into full guard.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Man is breathing heavily. Henderson wants to sweep but no luck. Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Henderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Man postures up.
Man wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Henderson pulls Man in to control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Man drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Henderson throws Man to one side and escapes! Man misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2# Man manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2# Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Henderson manages to pull guard.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #SUB# Man is posturing up here but Henderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Man tries to roll out but it's too tight and Man has to tap! Slick submission there by Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kory Henderson!
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Event:
PKL Playoff Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loveladdy swats him away and circles back towards the center. A quick step to the side and Loveladdy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Loveladdy with a nice cross. Man wants to clinch. Man throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveladdy counters with a nice body kick. Loveladdy lands with a shot to the body. Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Loveladdy!
#ROC# Man is rocked! OH! Man has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Loveladdy smells blood and charges in for the finish! Loveladdy unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Man sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bhramananda Loveladdy!
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Event:
PKL Playoff Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Madden is looking to clinch. McKinnen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madden is landing a low percentage of strikes. Madden throws a right and a left that both miss. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKinnen! But no joy. Madden tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McKinnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Madden is looking to clinch but McKinnen is avoiding it.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick and McKinnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# Madden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKinnen is trying to break the clinch but Madden is controlling him.#BC# Madden manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from McKinnen.
#T1# Madden misses with a double jab
and McKinnen counters with a left and a right that stings Madden. McKinnen moves out of range as Madden strikes.#CL# Madden clinches up with McKinnen and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# Madden breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Madden moves into the clinch successfully.
Madden leaning his opponent against the ropes. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Madden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McKinnen is trying to push Madden away but Madden has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Madden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinnen's efforts to push away. Madden stalling.
#BC# Madden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madden looks to land a combination but McKinnen avoids it well. Madden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madden wants to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Madden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. 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 MIke Madden will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Madden wants to clinch but McKinnen slips to the side and McKinnen counters with a nice uppercut. Madden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKinnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Madden wants to clinch and McKinnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Madden throws a body kick, spinning off balance and McKinnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McKinnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Madden tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McKinnen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKinnen keeps the fight on the outside. McKinnen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. McKinnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1# McKinnen throws a hook to the side of Madden's head but Madden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Madden throws a head kick that misses. McKinnen throws a counter combo. Madden throws a body kick that misses. Madden backing away here, and McKinnen unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McKinnen slips a jab and a cross from Madden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKinnen! But no joy. Madden tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McKinnen counters with a lovely straight right hand! MIke Madden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Madden moves to clinch but McKinnen breaks away and McKinnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Madden tries to clinch but fails miserably and McKinnen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# McKinnen scores with the left hand. Madden knows he should have avoided that one. McKinnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Madden tries to clinch but McKinnen moves away enabling McKinnen to counter with a crisp jab. Madden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting McKinnen counter with a right hand. Madden swinging wildly here.
Madden tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKinnen swats him away and circles back towards the center. McKinnen throws a fast counter high kick but Madden manages to duck under it in time. Phil McKinnen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Madden wants to clinch letting McKinnen counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil McKinnen 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# Madden throws a lazy body kick and McKinnen counters with a stiff right hand. McKinnen just misses with a punch to the body.
McKinnen walks into a straight right hand from Madden.#CL# Madden gets in close and instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on McKinnen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Madden manages to break the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Madden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKinnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# McKinnen tries to break free but Madden pushes him back against the ropes. Madden tries to stall but McKinnen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKinnen is trying to force a seperation but Madden has the dominant position.#BC# Madden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Madden throws a series of punches but McKinnen avoids them all with ease. MIke Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKinnen. Madden moves to clinch but McKinnen breaks away and McKinnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Madden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKinnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKinnen. Madden misses with an uppercut. #T2# Nice uppercut there from McKinnen. McKinnen misses with a straight right. McKinnen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A slow jab from McKinnen misses its intended target. Madden throws a sloppy head kick and McKinnen moves out of range easily. Phil McKinnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Madden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKinnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Madden clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McKinnen working hard to break the clinch. Madden has McKinnen pressed against the ropes.
#BC# Madden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight! MIke Madden showed his dominance in that final round. I think Madden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIke Madden!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Suo's head but Suo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vaughn misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vaughn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suo in his tracks. #CL# Vaughn closes the distance and pushes Suo back into the ropes.#BC# Vaughn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suo tries to clinch there but Vaughn circles away.
Vaughn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Suo lands with a slapping head kick. Vaughn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2# Suo closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Vaughn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Vaughn clinches up with Suo and pushes him back against the ropes. Vaughn stalling against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Suo with a knee to the head.
Suo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2# Suo breaks the clinch.
#CL# Suo gets tackled into the ropes by Vaughn. Vaughn maintains the clinch. Suo tries to stall but Vaughn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vaughn lands an elbow just above Suo 's eye. Suo working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Vaughn breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn misses with a two punch combination.
Suo lands with a good body shot. Vaughn misses with a hook. Suo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# Vaughn closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Vaughn manages to break the clinch.
Suo scores with a hook.#T2# Suo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Suo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Suo lands with a nice body punch. Suo looks to land a combination but Vaughn avoids it well. Suo avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
A combination from Suo does no damage. #CL2# Suo clinches up with Vaughn and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# Vaughn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughn misses with a head kick.
Suo avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Suo wants to clinch up but Vaughn keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haruto Suo will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Vaughn has closed the distance and engaged Suo in a clinch.
Suo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Suo misses with a knee strike.
Vaughn trying to stall but Suo improves his position.
Vaughn has Suo pushed against the ropes. Suo has had enough of the clinch but Vaughn keeps him there for the moment. Suo missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Suo manages to break the clinch.
Suo tries to clinch and Vaughn counters with a right hand to the body. Vaughn tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Suo counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Vaughn misses with a body shot.
Suo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Vaughn has Suo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suo missing with knees to the body.
Suo lands a damaging elbow. Vaughn tries a body shot but Suo blocks it.
Vaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
Suo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2##BC# Vaughn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Vaughn counters with a head kick. Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Haruto Suo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Suo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaughn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Vaughn clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Vaughn breaks the clinch.
Vaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suo. Suo tries to counter with a clinch but Vaughn shakes him off and moves away. Vaughn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vaughn throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Suo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Vaughn breaks from the clinch.
Suo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vaughn dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Vaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Suo. Suo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaughn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Vaughn moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaughn is looking to control Suo's arms but Suo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vaughn has his back to the ropes. Suo blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Vaughn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Suo tries to keep at a distance but Vaughn has taken the fight into the clinch. Vaughn stalling the fight.
Suo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2# Suo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Suo lands a nice looking body shot.
Suo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vaughn walks into a straight right hand from Suo. Vincent Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Suo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vaughn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice body kick there by Suo.#CL2# Suo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Suo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaughn controls his hands.
#BC# Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Suo circles away.
#CL2# Suo closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Vaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suo.
#BC# Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vaughn tries to clinch there but Suo circles away.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and Suo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaughn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suo lands a nice hook to Vaughn's body. Vaughn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Suo scores with a hook to the body. Vaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Vaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaughn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Suo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2# Suo clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! Haruto Suo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Suo 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 Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruto Suo! Haruto Suo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Madden clinches up with Duh and pushes him back against the ropes. Madden stalling in the clinch.
Duh tries to circle away but Madden has him pinned against the ropes. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Madden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Madden breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duh. #CL2# Madden rushes Duh and presses him up against the ropes. Madden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duh up against the ropes. Duh working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Madden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDuh. Duh is looking to clinch but Madden is avoiding it.
Madden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duh counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like MIke Madden has been cut.#KD# Duh clips Madden with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Madden a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC# Madden is rocked! Duh plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Madden to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Madden just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asuh Duh!
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Event:
Dynasty GP Rd 3
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Vaughn clinches up against the ropes. Vaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
Shibusawa scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Shibusawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Shibusawa moves out of range. Shibusawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vaughn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shibusawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vaughn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shibusawa misses with a double jab.
Shibusawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Shibusawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vaughn. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shibusawa connects with a body shot that sends Vaughn's belly button to the back. Vaughn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shibusawa.#ROC2# Vaughn is rocked!#T1##CL2# Shibusawa rushes Vaughn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Oh Vaughn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shibusawa scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vaughn seems to have got his legs back now. Shibusawa is leaning against Vaughn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shibusawa lands an uppercut. Shibusawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shibusawa is pushing Vaughn up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Vaughn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2# Shibusawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Vaughn tries to get into range but Shibusawa steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Vaughn! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Shibusawa scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Awano Shibusawa!
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