PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Aguri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Republic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Aguri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Aguri
vs
Republic

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethan Aguri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wang Republic!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aguri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguri throws a series of punches but Republic avoids them all with ease.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aguri throws a nice looking combination but Republic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Republic has eaten all the pies!
Republic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Republic.
Aguri swats away the attempt to clinch by Republic.
Aguri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Republic.
Republic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aguri tries a head kick but it misses.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Aguri pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguri was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
A big left from Aguri misses.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Aguri.
Decent striking displayed by Republic there.
Republic connects with a body shot.
Aguri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ethan Aguri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguri misses with a looping left.
Republic connects with a right hand. Aguri shakes it off.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.
Aguri misses with the combination.
Republic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aguri counters with a good, hard body kick but Republic shrugs it off.
Republic looks gassed!
Aguri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Republic sizes up Aguri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguri misses with a kick to the body.
Aguri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aguri misses with a looping left.
Aguri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Aguri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Republic to score with a decent uppercut.
Aguri misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Republic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aguri throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Aguri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Aguri misses its intended target.
Aguri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Aguri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aguri blocks a low kick nicely.
Aguri misses with a straight left.
Republic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aguri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.
Republic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Republic slips under a jab.
Republic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic throws out a loose jab but Aguri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Republic tries to clinch but Aguri moves out of range.
Aguri pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.
Aguri throws a body punch but Republic moves out of range.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Aguri misses with a head kick.
Republic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aguri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aguri.
Aguri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Republic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Aguri pushes him off.
Republic moves out of range of the strikes.
Aguri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic thuds his right hand into Aguri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aguri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Republic scores with a hook.
Republic scores with the left hand. Aguri knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguri loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Aguri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Republic wants to clinch.
Aguri misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aguri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguri.
Aguri misses with the combination.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aguri manages to avoid it.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguri moves away.
Aguri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Republic takes a swing at Aguri's ribcage but misses.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aguri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Republic slips a straight right by Aguri.
Aguri throws the kick towards the body but Republic avoids it.
Republic wants to clinch up but Aguri keeps it at a distance.
Aguri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aguri thinking.
Aguri throws a body kick that misses.
Aguri misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Aguri misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aguri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
A slow jab from Aguri misses its intended target.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aguri misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Republic misses its intended target.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aguri.
Republic is looking to slow Aguri down with leg kicks.
Aguri keeps the fight on the outside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Aguri misses with the combination.
Aguri misses with a looping left.
Aguri misses with a jab to the body
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aguri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Republic finds it's way round the side to connect with Aguri's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aguri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Republic throws an overhand right that lands on Aguri's shoulder, as Aguri tries to avoid the shot.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Republic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguri.
Aguri avoids the body shot from Republic.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Aguri is just out of range.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic digs a good body shot into Aguri's ribs.
Aguri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Republic moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Republic lands a nice elbow.
Republic is trying to maintain a safe position but Aguri gets an underhook and turns Republic into the ropes.
Aguri takes an elbow to the temple.
Republic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Republic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Republic blocks an elbow strike from Aguri.
Republic lands a damaging elbow.
Aguri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic blocks the elbow strike.
Republic tries to stall but Aguri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Aguri manages to break the clinch.
Aguri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic lands with a straight right. Aguri didn't see that one coming.
Republic lands a jab to Aguri's midsection.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.
Aguri misses with a looping left.
Republic tries to clinch there but Aguri circles away.
Republic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Republic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aguri rather than just go for the knockout.
Republic misses with a hook to the body
and Aguri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Aguri is predictable there
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aguri throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Republic dips to his left and cracks Aguri with an uppercut!
Aguri ducks under a wild hook from Republic.
Aguri misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguri was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguri.
Republic lands a nice looking body shot.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aguri.
A swing and a miss from Republic.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguri staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Republic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Republic doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguri circles away.
Republic takes a swing at Aguri's ribcage but misses.
Republic scores with a body shot.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aguri.
Republic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aguri misses with a straight right.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguri moves away.
Republic ducks right into an uppercut from Aguri.

It looks like Wang Republic has been cut.
Republic lands a jab to the nose.
Aguri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Republic there.
Aguri misses with a body punch
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Republic thuds a left hand into Aguri's body.
Aguri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aguri avoids the body shot from Republic.
Republic digs a good body shot into Aguri's ribs.
Republic blocks a head kick by Aguri.
Republic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Republic misses the shot to the body.
Aguri slips a straight right by Republic.
Aguri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Republic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aguri on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Aguri.
Republic is looking to clinch.
Aguri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aguri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aguri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aguri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Republic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Republic.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Republic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Republic.
Aguri misses with a looping right.
Aguri misses with a straight right.
Republic moves out of range of the strikes.
Aguri misses with the combination.
Wang Republic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Republic lands a right hook to the body.
Aguri moves away from the strike by Republic.
Aguri thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic counters with a left to the body.

Republic closes the distance and pushes Aguri back into the ropes.
Nice elbow from Republic.
Republic is trying to maintain a safe position but Aguri gets an underhook and turns Republic into the ropes.
Aguri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Republic taking a breather.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Aguri.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Republic.
Aguri trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands a nice elbow.
Republic missing with knees to the body.
Republic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Republic is working Aguri over against the ropes.
Republic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Republic is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Republic avoiding damage as Aguri throws knees to the body.
Republic is trying to stall.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Republic as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Republic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aguri working hard to break the clinch.
Republic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Republic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aguri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Republic.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aguri as Republic tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguri tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Aguri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aguri takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Republic.
Aguri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A right hand to the body from Republic.
Aguri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aguri has had enough of the clinch but Republic keeps him there for the moment.
Aguri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aguri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Republic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Republic lands a nice elbow.
Republic is trying to maintain a safe position but Aguri gets an underhook and turns Republic into the ropes.
Aguri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Republic is trying to stall.
Republic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Republic lands a body shot.
Republic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguri is defending well for now.
Republic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Aguri missing with knees to the body.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Republic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Republic pushes off an throws an elbow but Aguri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Republic prevents Aguri from breaking the clinch.
Aguri tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Aguri backwards.
Nice elbow from Republic.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Republic misses with a body punch.
Aguri swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguri tries to break free but Republic pushes him back against the ropes.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguri backwards.

Aguri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Republic wants to clinch.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Aguri.
Republic misses with a looping left.
Aguri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.
Aguri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Republic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aguri ducks under a wild hook from Republic.
Aguri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Republic moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aguri as Republic tries to tie him up.

Aguri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic scores with a jab to the body.
Aguri keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.

Republic has managed to clinch.
Republic lands an elbow that stopped Aguri in his tracks for a moment.

Aguri breaks from the clinch.
Republic closes the distance but Aguri moves to the side
and Republic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aguri avoids the body shot from Republic.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a good cross that connects.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguri moves away.
Aguri lands a right hook to the body.
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aguri avoids the body shot from Republic.
Aguri swats away the attempt to clinch by Republic.
Jab by Aguri.
The fighters circling - Aguri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aguri throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Aguri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguri throws a front kick aimed at Republic's knee but Republic avoids it well.
Aguri misses with a double jab
and Republic counters with a left to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aguri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Aguri tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Republic.
Aguri throws a head kick that misses
and Aguri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aguri takes one to the side of the head.
Republic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Republic missing with a left hand there. Aguri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aguri throws a lazy head kick

and Republic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Republic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Republic taking a breather.
Good body shot from Republic.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aguri can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Republic.
Republic keeps control of Aguri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aguri misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Republic.
Republic taking a breather.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic is leaning against Aguri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aguri takes a shot to the head.
Republic tries to stall but Aguri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aguri takes an elbow to the temple.
Republic is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Republic.
Aguri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Republic prevents a body shot from Aguri.
Republic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aguri is keeping busy.
Aguri tries to break free but Republic pushes him back against the ropes.
Republic trying to stall but Aguri improves his position.
Aguri takes an elbow to the temple.
Aguri tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Republic blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wang Republic.
Republic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aguri wants to slow Republic down by chopping away at his legs.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic wants to clinch.
Republic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Republic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Republic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aguri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Republic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aguri misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguri misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguri missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aguri connects with a jab.
Aguri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Republic in his tracks.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Republic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aguri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aguri misses with a wild combination.
Aguri fails to land with a series of punches.
Republic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Republic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Aguri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Republic lands a really nice looking cross but Aguri seems unphased.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguri was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
A big left from Republic misses.
Republic cracks Aguri with an open hand slap.
Republic lands a jab to the head.
Republic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aguri's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aguri manages to avoid it.
Republic lands a really nice looking cross but Aguri seems unphased.
Aguri blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aguri misses with a double jab.
Aguri throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Republic connects with a right hand. Aguri shakes it off.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguri.
Aguri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aguri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic looks to throw the jab but Aguri is out of range.
Aguri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aguri misses with a hook.
Aguri misses with the combination.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.
Republic tests Aguri's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Republic misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Aguri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguri misses with a wild body shot.
Republic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aguri drops his hands momentarily and Republic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Republic lands a lovely overhand right.
Republic clobbers Aguri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aguri.
Aguri throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Republic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aguri on the side of the head.
Republic scores with a punch to the head.
Republic tries to clinch but Aguri is having none of it.
Republic thuds his right hand into Aguri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Republic lands with an uppercut that bounces Aguri off the ropes and back into rage.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aguri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Republic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aguri.
Republic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Republic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aguri. Aguri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Aguri.
Aguri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Aguri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Republic blocks a head kick by Aguri.
Republic misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Republic.
Aguri misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Aguri throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Aguri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Republic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aguri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Republic lands a body shot.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aguri manages to avoid it.
Republic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aguri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguri was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
Republic is looking to clinch.
Aguri is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aguri misses with a looping right.
Republic looks to land a right hand but Aguri moved out of range.
Aguri throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic is looking to clinch.
Aguri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aguri is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aguri throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aguri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aguri walks into a jab.
Republic lands with an uppercut that bounces Aguri off the ropes and back into rage.
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Republic throws a hook but Aguri avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Republic.
Republic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aguri.
Aguri walks into a straight right hand from Republic.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aguri throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Aguri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aguri there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguri circles away.
Aguri misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Aguri misses with an uppercut.
Aguri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Republic swings for the body but Aguri moves out of range.
Republic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aguri throws a body punch but Republic moves out of range.
Republic misses with an uppercut. Aguri saw that one coming.
Aguri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aguri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguri moves away.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aguri.
The crowd cheers as Republic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aguri doesn't seem phased though.
Republic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguri misses with a looping right.
Aguri throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aguri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aguri looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Aguri tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguri misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aguri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aguri's head backwards.

Republic clinches up against the ropes.
Republic blocks an elbow strike from Aguri.
Republic digs a right hand underneath Aguri's ribcage. Aguri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aguri tries to circle away but Republic has him pinned against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Aguri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Republic trying to stall but Aguri improves his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aguri's efforts to push away.
Aguri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aguri managing to block the knees to the body from Republic.
Aguri lands an uppercut.
Aguri struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguri avoids it.
Republic misses with an elbow over the top.
Republic misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Republic.
Aguri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Aguri managing to block the knees to the body from Republic.
Republic trying to stall but Aguri improves his position.
Aguri pushes off an throws an elbow but Republic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Republic.
A frustrated look appears on Aguri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Republic lands a body shot.
Republic pushes Aguri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Republic missing with knees to the body.
Aguri looking to throw knees to the head but Republic is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Republic lands a knee to the body.
Republic landing knees to the body.
Aguri avoiding damage as Republic throws knees to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aguri as Republic tries to tie him up.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic stalling in the clinch but Aguri improves position.
Aguri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Aguri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Republic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Republic.
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aguri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Aguri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Republic's brow.
Republic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aguri blocks the elbow strike.
Republic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aguri prevents a body shot from Republic.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Aguri avoids the damage to the body.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Republic avoids a wild elbow strike from Aguri.
A right hook to the body lands for Republic.
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Aguri.
Aguri trying to land knees to the body.
Republic lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aguri moves out of range as Republic strikes.

Republic takes the fight into the clinch.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Aguri.
Aguri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Aguri is trying to break free.
Aguri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Republic.
Aguri throws an elbow but it misses.
Republic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Aguri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Republic avoiding damage as Aguri throws knees to the body.
Republic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguri is defending well for now.
Republic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Republic has Aguri pressed against the ropes, preventing Aguri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Republic wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Republic is trying to stall.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aguri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguri avoids it.
Aguri tries to break free but Republic pushes him back against the ropes.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic lands an elbow just above Aguri 's eye.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Republic lands an elbow just above Aguri 's eye.
Aguri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Republic.
A short right from Republic on the inside.
Republic taking a breather.
Aguri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aguri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aguri is trying to force a seperation but Republic has the dominant position.
Aguri tries to break the clinch but Republic is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Republic.
Republic lands a shot to the body.
Republic dodges an elbow strike from Aguri.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Republic.
Republic cracks Aguri with a nice body shot.
Republic is trying to stall.
Republic lands an elbow just above Aguri 's eye.
Republic has Aguri pressed against the ropes, preventing Aguri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Republic is leaning against Aguri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Republic lands an elbow inside that Aguri shrugs off.
Republic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Aguri avoids the damage to the body.
Republic lands an elbow inside.
Republic blocks the elbow strike.
Republic lands a body punch.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aguri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Republic lands a body punch.
Republic lands an elbow just above Aguri 's eye.
Republic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Republic prevents Aguri from breaking the clinch.

Aguri breaks from the clinch.
Republic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguri throws a sloppy body shot
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Aguri misses its intended target.
Republic scores with a hook to the body. Aguri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Republic cracks the inside of Aguri's front leg.
Republic tries to clinch up
and Aguri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic wants to clinch.
Republic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Republic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguri.
Republic lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aguri ducks under a wild hook from Republic.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aguri manages to avoid it.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Aguri pushes him off.
Aguri looks to land a body kick but Republic moved away.
Republic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Republic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aguri throws a head kick that misses.
Aguri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aguri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aguri avoids the body shot from Republic.
Republic blocks a head kick by Aguri.
Aguri misses with an uppercut.
Aguri with a jab.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Aguri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguri misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Aguri misses the target.
Donk. Republic catches Aguri right on the button with a cross.
Republic lands with a good body shot.
Aguri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Republic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aguri's head backwards.
Aguri looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Republic misses the jab.
Republic jabs at Aguri's body.
Aguri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Republic throws a sloppy head kick and Aguri moves out of range easily.
Aguri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Republic tries to clinch up
and Aguri counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Republic there.
Republic misses with a hook. Aguri ducked under it nicely.
Aguri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Republic swings for the body but Aguri moves out of range.
Aguri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Republic throws the kick towards the body but Aguri avoids it.
Aguri keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aguri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Republic throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Republic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aguri throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws out a loose jab but Aguri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic thuds his right hand into Aguri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Republic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Republic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aguri misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Aguri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Republic cracks Aguri with a good jab.
Aguri misses with a straight left.
Republic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aguri slips under a jab.
Aguri throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Republic looks to land a right hand but Aguri moved out of range.
Republic scores with a jab. Aguri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Aguri moves out of range of the strikes.
Republic tries to clinch up but Aguri circles away and keeps his distance.
Republic doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguri circles away.
Aguri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Republic catches Aguri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Republic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Republic moves out of range as Aguri throws a body kick.
Aguri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Aguri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aguri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aguri throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguri moves away.
Republic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Aguri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Aguri is just out of range.
Aguri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic misses with a body punch
and Aguri counters with a left to the body.
Republic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Republic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aguri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aguri on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Republic moves into range and clinches up with Aguri.
Republic is trying to stall.
Republic seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Aguri tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aguri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Republic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Republic.
Republic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aguri's efforts to push away.
Republic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Republic prevents Aguri from breaking the clinch.
Aguri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Republic looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Republic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Republic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aguri's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Republic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguri scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Aguri misses
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aguri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Aguri.
Donk. Aguri catches Republic right on the button with a cross.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Aguri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Republic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Republic avoids the head kick by Aguri.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Republic throws a right hand that Aguri ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguri also avoids with ease.
Republic tries to clinch there but Aguri circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aguri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aguri misses with a body kick.
Republic tries to clinch but Aguri moves out of range.
Republic scores with a shot to the body.

Republic closes the distance and pushes Aguri back into the ropes.
Republic has Aguri pressed against the ropes, preventing Aguri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aguri as Republic tries to tie him up.
Aguri misses with a knee to the head.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aguri.
Aguri wants to break free but Republic has control.
Republic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aguri.
Republic lands an elbow inside that Aguri shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Republic.
Aguri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Republic pushes Aguri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Aguri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Republic lands an elbow just above Aguri 's eye.
Republic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aguri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Aguri avoids the damage to the body.
Aguri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Republic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Republic.
Republic trying to stall but Aguri improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Republic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aguri's brow.
Aguri is looking to break free of the clinch but Republic has double underhooks.
Republic just leaning against Aguri, taking a breather.
Republic lands a nice knee to the body.
Republic wants to stall.
Good body shot from Aguri.
Republic lands an elbow inside.

Aguri manages to break the clinch.
Aguri throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic connects with a looping right hand.
Republic staying out of range there.
Republic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aguri ducks under a wild hook from Republic.
Aguri slips a jab from Republic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguri throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
Aguri looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Republic.
Aguri missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Republic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aguri.
Republic scores with a nice head shot.
Republic blocks a head kick by Aguri.
Republic looks to land a right hand but Aguri moved out of range.
Republic is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Republic.
Republic misses with a hook to the body
enabling Aguri to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic blocks a jab.
A big right from Aguri misses.
Republic swings for the body but Aguri moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguri throws a half hearted mid kick.

Republic moves into the clinch.
Republic lands a body shot.
Republic is trying to maintain a safe position but Aguri gets an underhook and turns Republic into the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Republic.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Republic tries to stall but Aguri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Republic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Republic tries to stall but Aguri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aguri prevents a body shot from Republic.
Republic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Republic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aguri tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Aguri throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Republic.
Republic trying to land knees to the body.
Aguri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Republic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Republic looking to slow down the pace here.
Aguri tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic missing with knees to the body.
Aguri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Republic is trying to maintain a safe position but Aguri gets an underhook and turns Republic into the ropes.
Wang Republic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Republic avoids a wild elbow strike from Aguri.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Republic.
A right handed body shot lands from Republic.
Aguri trying to land knees to the body.
Republic is trying to stall.
Aguri can't break the clinch.
Aguri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Republic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aguri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic tries to stall but Aguri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wang Republic.
Nice uppercut there from Republic.
Republic jabs at Aguri's body.
Aguri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic moves away from the strike by Aguri.
Aguri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Republic connects with a crisp jab.
Aguri takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Aguri looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguri moves away.
Republic blocks a jab.
Aguri throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Aguri walks into a left hand.
Republic misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Aguri is predictable there
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Republic slips a straight right by Aguri.
Republic is looking to clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aguri.
Republic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Aguri misses.
Aguri tries a head kick but it misses.
Republic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aguri throws a body kick that misses.
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Republic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguri keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic wants to clinch up but Aguri keeps it at a distance.
Republic is looking to clinch.
Aguri throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aguri throws a head kick that misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Republic tests Aguri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aguri misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aguri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Republic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Republic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
Republic is looking to control Aguri's arms but Aguri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Republic has his back to the ropes.
Republic lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Republic.
Republic trying to control the position but instead, Aguri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Republic into the ropes.
Aguri takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Republic.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aguri backwards.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Aguri backwards.
Aguri is trying to push Republic away but Republic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Republic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aguri tries to circle away but Republic has him pinned against the ropes.
Aguri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Republic.
Republic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguri is defending well for now.
Republic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Republic.
Republic lands a nice elbow.
Aguri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Republic is trying to maintain a safe position but Aguri gets an underhook and turns Republic into the ropes.
Aguri has had enough of the clinch but Republic keeps him there for the moment.
Republic dodges an elbow strike from Aguri.
Aguri wants to break free but Republic has control.
Aguri is looking to break free of the clinch but Republic has double underhooks.
Aguri is trying to break the clinch but Republic is controlling him.
Republic is looking to control Aguri's arms but Aguri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Republic has his back to the ropes.
Republic prevents a body shot from Aguri.
Aguri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Republic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguri is trying to break free.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Aguri avoids the damage to the body.
Aguri tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguri avoids it.
Ethan Aguri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguri avoids it.
Republic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Republic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Republic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Wang Republic!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Wang Republic!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Wang Republic!

Wang Republic wins by unanimous decision!