Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Sawamura.
Sawamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura avoids a kick to the body.
Sawamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sawamura.
A jab lands there for Sawamura.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Sawamura stuns Korolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Korolev scores with a jab. Sawamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Korolev scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Sawamura.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Sawamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sawamura.
Korolev takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Sawamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sawamura misses with a few strikes there.
Sawamura throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
Sawamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korolev rather than just go for the knockout.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Sawamura works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sawamura tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korolev throws a body punch but Sawamura moves out of range.
Sawamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sawamura misses with a hook.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sawamura.
Sawamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sawamura.#T2#
Korolev takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sawamura looks winded!
Sawamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Korolev.#KD#
Korolev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sawamura sprawling to the canvas! Sawamura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Korolev finish him?! #ROC#Sawamura is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Korolev closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sawamura out cold! Sawamura corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Bellicose 136
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sawamura swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Sawamura sprawls well.
Sawamura moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Sawamura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sawamura lands a head shot.#KD2#
Sawamura lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Sawamura waves Brown back to his feet!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown leaves his chin hanging out and Sawamura seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brown crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hao Sawamura!
After winning the bout, Hao Sawamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 126
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
East throws a big shot that misses.
East misses with a combination
and Sawamura counters with a nice uppercut.
East misses with a straight left.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
East misses the body punch
and Sawamura counters with a left to the body.
Donk. East catches Sawamura right on the button with a cross.
East thows a left - swing and a miss!
East jabbing away but nothing is landing.
East throws a right hand that misses
and Sawamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East lands a right hook to the body.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
East has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but East avoids it with no problem.
East swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Sawamura counters with a head kick that drops East to the mat! East scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T1#
East misses with a hook
enabling Sawamura to counter with a crisp jab.
East throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
East lands the left hand.
Sawamura blocks a jab.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
East lunges at Sawamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sawamura's hand.
East misses with a hook to the body
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sawamura defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
East throws a right hand that misses
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
East throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East digs a good hook to Sawamura's body. #T2#
Sawamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
East throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sawamura slips a straight right by East.
East lands with an overhand left.
Sawamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
East misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Sawamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
East looks to land a right hand but Sawamura moved out of range.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
East throws a hook but Sawamura blocks it.
Sawamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
East throws a right hand that misses
and Sawamura counters with a right hand to the body.
Adam East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sawamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sawamura.
Sawamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
East misses with a shot to the body
and Sawamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
East swings widly with a right hand
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from East misses its intended target.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but East avoids it with no problem.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
East missing with a left hand there. Sawamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
East is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sawamura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheers as East lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sawamura doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sawamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by East.
Sawamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from East with a body shot.#T4#
East fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sawamura on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from East misses
and Sawamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Sawamura is rocked!
Sawamura slips under a jab from East.
A little jabbing left from Sawamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sawamura is still on wobbly legs! Can East finish him?
East cracks Sawamura with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sawamura tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but East pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sawamura is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam East!
An out of breath Adam East thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 107 - Prospects 6
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Sawamura misses with a looping right.
Korolev lands a lovely overhand right.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev throws a body punch but Sawamura moves out of range.
Korolev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sawamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Korolev's knee momentarily.
Sawamura dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sawamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Sawamura avoids them all with ease.
Korolev takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Sawamura slips under a jab.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev lunges at Sawamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sawamura's hand. #T1#
Korolev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sawamura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Sawamura tried to counter with a leg kick but Korolev avoided it.
Sawamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sawamura.
Korolev throws a series of strikes that have Sawamura backpedaling.
Sawamura defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Korolev.
Sawamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Sawamura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sawamura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Korolev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sawamura lands a right hook to the body.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Sawamura avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev misses with a combination
and Sawamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a counter combo.#T3#
Sawamura defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Sawamura.
Korolev throws a series of strikes that have Sawamura backpedaling.
Korolev lands a head shot.
Jab from Korolev.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Sawamura is looking to counter punch.
Korolev scores with a one two! Sawamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Sawamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korolev's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawamura looks to throw the jab but Korolev is out of range.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura cracks Korolev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
Korolev throws a sloppy body shot
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev swinging wildly here. #T4#
Sawamura jabs at Korolev's body.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Sawamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sawamura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Sawamura.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Sawamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawamura thuds his right hand into Korolev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Korolev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korolev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sawamura.#CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev looks winded!
Korolev throws a series of punches but Sawamura moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Sawamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sawamura is looking to land body kicks.
Sawamura 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.
Korolev misses the jab.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Sawamura lands a slapping body shot.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Sawamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Sawamura tenderised Korolev's leg. Korolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Korolev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura lands with a cross.
Sawamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawamura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Sawamura avoids nicely. #T1#
Korolev scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Korolev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sawamura defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korolev checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Korolev avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Sawamura.
Korolev throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Sawamura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev moves forwards but Sawamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Korolev as he connects with a hook.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev misses with a body shot
and Sawamura counters with an inside leg kick.
Sawamura throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily. #T2#
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Korolev avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev cracks Sawamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Sawamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hao Sawamura!
A victorious Hao Sawamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Sawamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Sawamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sawamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura counters with a nice leg kick.
Sawamura with a jab.
Sawamura throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Khanna counters by clinching up.
Sawamura tries to work over Khanna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanna scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Sawamura.
Khanna blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sawamura fails to land.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna misses with the head strike. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
Sawamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanna.
Khanna lands a right hand.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Sawamura avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Khanna.
Sawamura can't find room to land a body shot as Khanna controls the action. #BC2#
Khanna breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Khanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Khanna doesn't manage to clinch there - Sawamura circles away.
Khanna thuds his right hand into Sawamura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khanna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khanna moves away from the strike by Sawamura.
Raja Khanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sawamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sawamura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khanna's head.#CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna wants to counter the offense by Sawamura and move into the clinch position.
Khanna connects with a jab.
Sawamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khanna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sawamura doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Sawamura misses.
Sawamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sawamura.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
No joy there for Khanna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sawamura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sawamura connects with a jab.#T3#
Khanna tried to score with a low kick but Sawamura checks it.
Sawamura throws a big shot that misses.
Sawamura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khanna tries to clinch
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sawamura has time to react.
Khanna misses with a looping left.
Khanna blocks a leg kick.
Khanna misses with a hook to the body
and Sawamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khanna's knee momentarily.
Sawamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sawamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khanna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sawamura scrambles back to his feet.
Khanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Khanna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sawamura under the eye.
Khanna might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanna was well out of range. Poor timing from Sawamura.
Khanna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna lunges at Sawamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sawamura's hand.
Khanna lands with a right hand.
Khanna connects with a crisp jab.
Khanna connects with a crisp jab.
Khanna scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Sawamura.
A low kick lands for Sawamura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sawamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Sawamura throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Sawamura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khanna.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Sawamura throws a big shot that misses.
Sawamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khanna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khanna tries to counter with a clinch but Sawamura shakes him off and moves away.
Khanna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna cracks Sawamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khanna misses with a straight left.
Khanna throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Sawamura throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot.
Khanna lands with a nice combination. Sawamura backs away looking to recover.
Raja Khanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanna lands with a right hand.
Sawamura walks into a jab.
Sawamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Sawamura misses with a body shot.
Khanna with a jab.
A jab from Khanna finds it's way through Sawamura's defenses.
Khanna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sawamura.
Khanna misses with a left hand
and Sawamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawamura scores with a nice strike.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Khanna. That's going to slow Sawamura down.
Sawamura throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sawamura.
Nice body kick from Sawamura.
A good leg kick by Sawamura.
Khanna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sawamura.
Sawamura defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Sawamura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khanna.
A jab from Khanna does it's job there.
Khanna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Khanna looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A big left from Sawamura misses.
Khanna lands a nice shot that snaps Sawamura's head back.
Khanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sawamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Sawamura misses with a wild body shot.
Sawamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a thumping low kick.
A left and a right from Khanna both land. Nice combination.
Khanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Khanna misses the shot to the body.
As Khanna looks to move away, Sawamura throws a big counter combo but Khanna just gets out of the way.#T4#
Sawamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khanna wants to counter the offense by Sawamura and move into the clinch position.
Sawamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khanna. Khanna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khanna moves out of range of the leg kick from Sawamura.
Khanna tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sawamura.
Sawamura moves forwards but Khanna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna misses with a lunging right hand
and Sawamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sawamura moves away from the strike by Khanna.
Khanna takes one on the button.
Khanna digs a good body shot into Sawamura's ribs.
Khanna misses with a hook
and Sawamura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raja Khanna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Khanna misses with an uppercut.
Sawamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sawamura throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot.
Khanna tries to clinch up
and Sawamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Sawamura swings for the body but Khanna moves out of range.
Khanna tries to counter with a clinch but Sawamura shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khanna scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Khanna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sawamura scores with a nice strike.
Sawamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khanna throws the left hand but Sawamura avoids the punch easily.
Sawamura scores with a kick to the midsection.
A lazy left from Khanna finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Khanna.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khanna.
Khanna misses the shot to the body.
Sawamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khanna lands a jab to the head.
Hao Sawamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawamura throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khanna. That's going to slow Sawamura down.
Khanna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sawamura misses with a low kick.
Sawamura throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Sawamura throws a body punch but Khanna moves out of range.
Sawamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khanna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khanna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sawamura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khanna thinking.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Sawamura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khanna just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Khanna cracks Sawamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khanna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sawamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khanna thuds a left hand into Sawamura's body.
Khanna scores with a hook.
Khanna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khanna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raja Khanna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sawamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khanna scores with a shot to the body.
Khanna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sawamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Khanna works Sawamura's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Khanna scores with a body shot.
Khanna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khanna checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khanna lands with a shot to the body.
Sawamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sawamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khanna scores with a jab to the body.
Sawamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khanna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!

Event: Bellicose 86
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Sawamura misses with a looping left.
Horton lands a jab to Sawamura's midsection.
Horton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sawamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sawamura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton jabs Sawamura right on the nose. Sawamura blinks but takes it well.
Sawamura throws a hook but Horton avoids it easily.
Horton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Horton darts in and clinches Sawamura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton tries to throw a body punch but Sawamura avoids it by throwing Horton back against the cage.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
Sawamura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sawamura. #BC#
Sawamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Horton has Sawamura up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Horton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sawamura's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Sawamura.
Sawamura lands with a right to the head.
Horton has Sawamura pressed against the cage, preventing Sawamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sawamura controls his hands.
Sawamura throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sawamura breaks from the clinch.
Sawamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sawamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sawamura throws a leg kick which misses Horton's front leg but catches the back leg as Horton tries to avoid it.
Horton is looking to clinch.
Sawamura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Horton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sawamura at a distance. #T2#
Horton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sawamura counters with a nice 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!
Sawamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Horton.
A little jabbing left from Horton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sawamura misses with a shot to the body
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Sawamura tries to keep at a distance but Horton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton tries to work over Sawamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horton.
Horton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sawamura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Horton can turn it around.
Sawamura misses with a body punch.
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sawamura.
Horton misses with the head strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Horton. #BC#
Sawamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horton misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Horton misses.
Sawamura keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Horton throws a body shot but no joy.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Sawamura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Horton. #T4#
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Sawamura misses its target.
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - Sawamura circles away.
Horton slips under a jab from Sawamura.
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura misses with a hook
and Horton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sawamura rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura connects with a nice looking jab.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sawamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sawamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horton throws a lazy right hand but Sawamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Sawamura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Horton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sawamura counters with a nice leg kick.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sawamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horton misses with a straight left.
Sawamura throws a counter high kick but Horton was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura scoring well with a low kick there.
Sawamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horton tries to clinch up
and Sawamura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horton wants to clinch.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horton.
Horton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Sawamura misses with a low kick.
Horton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Horton lands.#ROC2#Sawamura is rocked!
Sawamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horton's sensitive parts.
Sawamura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sawamura throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Horton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horton avoids the body shot from Sawamura.
Horton connects with a body shot.
Horton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
No joy there for Horton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Sawamura counters with a quick kick to the body but Horton blocks it.
Horton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Sawamura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawamura throws a body punch but Horton moves out of range.
Sawamura seems to have got his legs back now.
Horton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Horton.
Sawamura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sawamura is just out of range.
Horton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawamura.
Sawamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horton.
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton lands a big right hook! Sawamura looks hurt but is still standing! Horton lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Sawamura falls down and Horton dives in with a huge hammer fist! Sawamura's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Horton runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Horton!
Tim Horton is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Tim Horton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Howard vs Sawamura
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Howard's corner calls for a 1-2. Howard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howard shoots and misses
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sawamura throws a jab when Howard was well out of range.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sawamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawamura is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sawamura misses.
Sawamura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Howard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Howard is nestled in close to Sawamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Sawamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard uses his free foot to push down on Sawamura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sawamura.
Howard wants to take Sawamura's back here but Sawamura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Howard dominating with strikes here.
Howard looking to control but Sawamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Howard moves to the back position. #SUB#
Howard is looking for a choke. Sawamura gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sawamura manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Sawamura won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Sawamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Howard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sawamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Howard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sawamura has picked Howard up and slammed him! Howard can't keep hold of the triangle and Sawamura manages to pass to side control!
Howard is looking for a sweep.
Howard sneaks back into half guard.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dean Howard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hao Sawamura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Howard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Howard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Howard won't allow Sawamura to sweep him here.
Sawamura keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard trying to move into half guard but instead Sawamura has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sawamura stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Howard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sawamura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Howard is doing well to control the position and prevent Sawamura from advancing to side control.#T1#
Howard wants to improve his position but Sawamura is controlling well.
Howard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sawamura preventing the sweep.
Howard trying to control the position.
Sawamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawamura controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawamura sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Sawamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sawamura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Sawamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howard with a body shot.
Howard has his takedown stuffed
and Sawamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Howard misses with a body punch
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sawamura scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sawamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sawamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sawamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard tries for a takedown but Sawamura circles away easily
and Sawamura counters with a low kick, right behind Howard 's knee. #T4##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sawamura has knocked Howard down with a huge combo! Sawamura steps away and waves a wobbly Howard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Sawamura lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Howard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sawamura dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Hao Sawamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose - Covington & Takeda
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Sawamura is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sawamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sawamura.
Sawamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Sawamura moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Sawamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sawamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sawamura closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Sawamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Sawamura avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov clobbers Sawamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sawamura throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sawamura.
A countering left hand to the body from Sawamura misses.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Sawamura is out of range.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Sawamura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
Sawamura throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Sawamura lands.
Sawamura jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sawamura.
Sawamura throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sawamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Sawamura's head but Sawamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Sawamura throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Sawamura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Sawamura's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Sawamura moves away and avoids it.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Sawamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Sawamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Sawamura ducked under it nicely.
Sawamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sawamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick from Sawamura, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Sawamura lands a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sawamura digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Sawamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#CL2#
Sawamura moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Sawamura with a good jab.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawamura slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hao Sawamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sawamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Sawamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sawamura thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Sawamura slips the punch.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sawamura. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Hao Sawamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Sawamura throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Sawamura's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Sawamura's head but Sawamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Sawamura takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Sawamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Sawamura wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Sawamura walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sawamura. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Sawamura backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sawamura throws a head kick that misses.
Sawamura misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Sawamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Sawamura's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawamura manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Sawamura feints a counter leg kick.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Sawamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sawamura. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sawamura counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawamura digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Sawamura - just one landing.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sawamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sawamura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Sawamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sawamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hao Sawamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sawamura on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sawamura.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a leg kick.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sawamura. Sawamura obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Sawamura moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow. #T1#
Sawamura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawamura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sawamura staying out of range there.
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Sawamura moved out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Sawamura is out of range.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sawamura scores with a leg kick.
Sawamura sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Sawamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sawamura.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sawamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Hao Sawamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawamura manages to avoid it.
Sawamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sawamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Sawamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sawamura.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov. #T3#
Sawamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sawamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sawamura jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Sawamura avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sawamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sawamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawamura thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Sawamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sawamura tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sawamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Sawamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Sawamura scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sawamura closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sawamura prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose - Bayo vs Covington
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Glover walks into a stiff left hand from Sawamura.
Good standup being displayed there by Sawamura as he connects with a hook.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Sawamura is out of range.
Glover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sawamura under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Glover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sawamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glover misses with a hook. Sawamura ducked under it nicely.
Sawamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sawamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Glover counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Sawamura.
A countering left hand to the body from Sawamura misses.
Glover misses with a hook. Sawamura ducked under it nicely.
Glover moves out of range as Sawamura strikes.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Glover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sawamura loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Glover.
Sawamura throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
Sawamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glover has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Glover swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
Sawamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glover lands a jab to Sawamura's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sawamura counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Glover.
Glover avoids the body shot from Sawamura.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but Sawamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sawamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover misses with a left hand
and Sawamura counters with a nice body shot.
Glover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sawamura takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Sawamura connects with a body shot.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Glover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sawamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Sawamura.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sawamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hao Sawamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hao Sawamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Sawamura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sawamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Sawamura clinches.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sawamura misses with a body punch.
Sawamura throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover takes a shot to the head.
Sawamura digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Sawamura.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sawamura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glover or not.
A right hand to the body from Sawamura.
Glover tries to work over Sawamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sawamura blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sawamura.
Glover tries to work over Sawamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sawamura blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Sawamura digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sawamura.
Sawamura stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Sawamura.
Sawamura lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sawamura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Sawamura as the two fighters clinch.
Sawamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sawamura.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sawamura lands a left hand.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sawamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glover tries a body shot but Sawamura blocks it.
Sawamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Sawamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Glover is rocked!
Sawamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sawamura lands a shoulder strike.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Sawamura controls the action. #T2#
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Sawamura controls the action.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Sawamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sawamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sawamura lands with a right to the head.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sawamura.
Sawamura lands with a light punch inside.
Sawamura lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sawamura.
Sawamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glover or not.
Sawamura scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Sawamura creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Glover with a big uppercut! Glover tries to clinch up but Sawamura pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Glover to the mat! Glover covers up and Sawamura unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hao Sawamura!
During a confident post fight interview, Hao Sawamura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Sawamura misses with a wild combination.
Imbembe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Imbembe throws the left hand but Sawamura avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a good cross that connects.
Imbembe misses with a body kick.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Imbembe manages to avoid it.
Sawamura takes a swing at Imbembe's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Calvino Imbembe has been cut.
Sawamura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sawamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Imbembe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sawamura throws out the jab.
Sawamura throws a big shot that misses.
Imbembe unleashes a big counter combination but Sawamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sawamura swings for the body but Imbembe moves out of range.
Imbembe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao Sawamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawamura throws the left hand but Imbembe avoids the punch easily.
Imbembe wants to counter the offense by Sawamura and move into the clinch position.
Sawamura throws an off balance right hand
and Imbembe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sawamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sawamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sawamura scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Sawamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imbembe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawamura.
Imbembe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sawamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imbembe circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Imbembe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sawamura misses with a body shot
and Imbembe counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawamura throws the left hand but Imbembe avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Sawamura.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Sawamura takes a swing at Imbembe's ribcage but misses.
Imbembe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imbembe momentarily. #CUT#That has opened up Calvino Imbembe's cut even more.
Sawamura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sawamura scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Imbembe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sawamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sawamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbembe.
Sawamura is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Sawamura sends Imbembe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sawamura is motioning to the referee to let Imbembe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Imbembe is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawamura defending well as Imbembe loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura throws out a loose jab but Imbembe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sawamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sawamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Imbembe counter with a right hand.
Sawamura scores with a hook to the body. Imbembe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Imbembe tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imbembe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imbembe closes the distance but Sawamura moves to the side
and Sawamura scores with a counter punch that sends Imbembe to the canvas! Sawamura smells blood - he's punishing Imbembe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Imbembe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose - Pustik vs Wilson
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Cortes tries to clinch but Sawamura is having none of it.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sawamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Sawamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from Sawamura.
Sawamura scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Sawamura.
Cortes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Cortes coming out on top.#T1#
Sawamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortes off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Sawamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sawamura throws a right hand that Cortes ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortes also avoids with ease.
Sawamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Cortes tries to clinch but Sawamura is having none of it.
Sawamura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Sawamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sawamura misses the jab.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sawamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortes's head.
Cortes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura lands a jab to Cortes's midsection.
Sawamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortes on the side of the head.
Cortes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sawamura throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cortes misses with a hook. Sawamura ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Sawamura misses.#T3#
Sawamura misses with a wild body shot.
Sawamura misses with a shot to the body
and Sawamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortes slips a jab from Sawamura.
Cortes looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Cortes digs a good body shot into Sawamura's ribs.
Sawamura cracks Cortes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sawamura lands a nice looking body shot.
Cortes works Sawamura's body with a nice hook.
Sawamura lands a nice hook to Cortes's body. Cortes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Sawamura throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes walks into a straight right hand from Sawamura.
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!
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cortes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cortes misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sawamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sawamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hao Sawamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Sawamura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sawamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
Sawamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sawamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cortes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sawamura gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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