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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NJMMA #52
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kawasaki slips under a jab from Muslim.#CL#
Kawasaki instigates a clinch.
Kawasaki is trying to stall.
Kawasaki looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Muslim fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muslim.
Muslim working aggressively here.
Kawasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Muslim.
Muslim's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muslim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Muslim blocking some punches.
Kawasaki blocks an uppercut.
Kawasaki misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki stalling against the cage.
Muslim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawasaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Kawasaki. #T1#
Kawasaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Muslim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muslim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muslim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawasaki is looking to control Muslim's arms but Muslim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawasaki has his back to the cage.
Kawasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Muslim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawasaki.
Muslim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muslim.
Muslim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki blocks an uppercut.
Muslim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muslim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawasaki or not.
Kawasaki is breathing heavily.
Muslim cracks Kawasaki with a nice body shot.
Muslim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muslim. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Kawasaki has been cut.
Muslim pushes Kawasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Muslim tries to work over Kawasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muslim lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muslim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muslim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muslim working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Kawasaki is rocked!
Muslim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawasaki prevents a body shot from Muslim.
Kawasaki looking to stall.
Muslim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muslim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muslim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muslim.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muslim.
Muslim lands with a light punch inside.
Muslim's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Muslim lands an uppercut.
Kawasaki tries to work over Muslim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muslim stalling in the clinch but Kawasaki improves position.
A body shot lands from Muslim.
Muslim lands with a short shot to the head.
Muslim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawasaki taking a breather.
Kawasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muslim misses with a punch on the inside.
Muslim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kawasaki fails to land.
Kawasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawasaki.
Muslim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muslim.
Muslim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kawasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muslim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Muslim.
Muslim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
Muslim pushes Kawasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muslim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawasaki's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muslim gets through Kawasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muslim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Muslim is leaning against Kawasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muslim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongolian Muslim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Kawasaki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Muslim ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kawasaki's jaw. Kawasaki's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Muslim does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mongolian Muslim!
Our winner, Mongolian Muslim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NJMMA #46: Sane v Burger
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Kawasaki scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Strong Strongman has been cut.#CL#
Kawasaki gets tackled into the cage by Strongman. Strongman maintains the clinch.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki looking to stall.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
A short right from Kawasaki on the inside.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Kawasaki has been cut.#T1#
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki cracks Strongman with a nice body shot.
Kawasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki lands with a right to the head.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawasaki.#CUT2#
Strong Strongman's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kawasaki digs a right hand into Strongman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strongman's gas tank.
Kawasaki has Strongman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strongman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Kawasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Kawasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Strongman is breathing heavily.
Kawasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Strongman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Kawasaki lands with a right to the head.
Kawasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kawasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Kawasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
Strong Strongman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is working Strongman over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kawasaki.
Strongman being controlled against the cage.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
#T3#
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strongman is keeping busy.
Kawasaki lands a right hand.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kawasaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Jeez, Strong Strongman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Kawasaki.
Strongman lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawasaki.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Kawasaki pulls guard successfully.
Strongman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawasaki wants to stand but Strongman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strongman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strongman throws a strike but Kawasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kawasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strongman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strongman wants to stand up but Kawasaki is controlling him.
Kawasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kawasaki throws an elbow that misses. Strongman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawasaki's guard. Nice move by Strongman!#REVR#
Kawasaki is looking to stand up but Strongman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kawasaki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Donk. Kawasaki catches Strongman right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Kawasaki rushes Strongman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strongman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Strongman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kawasaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Strong Strongman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Kawasaki!
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Event:
NJMMA Valentine's Day Massacre
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kawasaki moves into the clinch.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Strong Strongman has been cut.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Strongman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawasaki.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Kawasaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kawasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kawasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawasaki.#KD#
Kawasaki drops Strongman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Strongman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Strongman is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Strong Strongman's cut even more.
Kawasaki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Strongman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kawasaki is unloading with more strikes now! Strongman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Kawasaki!
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Event:
NJMMA #25: Graves v Mokami
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kawasaki. No joy for Singh on that attempt.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawasaki throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Kawasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Kawasaki.#CUT2#
It looks like Dalip Singh has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Singh or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawasaki, which made it look bad. #CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Kawasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Singh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Kawasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki lands with a right to the head.
Kawasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Singh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Singh to work.
#T1#
Kawasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Kawasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawasaki lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Dalip Singh's cut is getting worse.
Kawasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawasaki tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Kawasaki back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Singh effectively controlling the action here.
Kawasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
#T2#
Kawasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawasaki avoiding damage.
Kawasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#KD2#
Kawasaki drops Singh onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Singh is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Singh is rocked!#CUT2#
Dalip Singh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawasaki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Singh with a big uppercut! Singh tries to clinch up but Kawasaki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Singh to the mat! Singh covers up and Kawasaki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Kawasaki!
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Event:
NJMMA #16: DDJ v Lloyd
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mismash. Kawasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mismash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mismash throws a series of punches but Kawasaki avoids them all with ease.
Kawasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mismash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kawasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kawasaki forces Mismash back against the cage and clinches.
Mismash goes for a takedown attempt but Kawasaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mismash throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kawasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mismash lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kawasaki backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Kawasaki has been cut.#CL#
Kawasaki moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Kawasaki scores with a shot to the side of Mismash's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawasaki scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mismash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kawasaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eddie Kawasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orc Mismash.
Kawasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mismash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Kawasaki. #KD#
Kawasaki drops Mismash onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mismash is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Mismash is rocked!
Mismash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kawasaki prevents it.
Kawasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mismash looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mismash backwards.
Mismash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Kawasaki drops Mismash onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mismash is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mismash is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawasaki finish him?#T2#
A short uppercut from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mismash with a big uppercut! Mismash tries to clinch up but Kawasaki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mismash to the mat! Mismash covers up and Kawasaki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Kawasaki!
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Event:
NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kawasaki gets a clinch.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Strongman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strongman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawasaki avoids the damage to the body.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawasaki lands a left hand.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
#T1#
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Strongman. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Kawasaki has been cut.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strongman.
Nice body punch from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki misses with some punches.
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
A short right from Kawasaki.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strongman to keep the fight standing.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Kawasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawasaki tries to work over Strongman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Strongman gets an underhook and turns Kawasaki into the cage.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
A short body shot lands from Kawasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongmans head.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Strongman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Come on Kawasaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kawasaki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
#T4#
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman lands a good knee to the midsection. Kawasaki won't want to take too many of those.
Kawasaki is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawasaki is looking to control Strongman's arms but Strongman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawasaki has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Strongman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strong Strongman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Kawasaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kawasaki rushes Strongman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strong Strongman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Kawasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.#T1#
Kawasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Strongman improves position.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strongman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki pushes Strongman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Strongman.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawasaki scores with a shot to the side of Strongman's head.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strongman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kawasaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kawasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Kawasaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strongman uses from the top position.
Kawasaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strongman dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strongman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kawasaki is looking to get back to his feet here but Strongman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kawasaki's back.#SU2#
Strongman decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
#T3#
A jab lands there for Kawasaki.
Strongman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Kawasaki clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kawasaki fails to land.
Strongman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Good body shot from Kawasaki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Kawasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman lands an elbow that stopped Kawasaki in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Eddie Kawasaki's cut is getting worse.
Strongman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki is leaning against Strongman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Kawasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Kawasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Kawasaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kawasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strongman.
Kawasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kawasaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Kawasaki.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Strongman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kawasaki misses with some punches.
Kawasaki is trying to stall.
Kawasaki lands a shot to the body.
Kawasaki is looking to control Strongman's arms but Strongman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawasaki has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strongman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Strongman improves position.
Strongman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Eddie Kawasaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Kawasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Strong Strongman!
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