Kikku 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dick Tator (ranked 5245 p4p, 5549 weight class) and Vinny Valentini (ranked 526 p4p, 544 weight class). Vinny Valentini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tator
vs
Valentini

192 cm
18
230
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
240
0 - 1 - 0

Brawler
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Tator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Valentini!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tator throws a lazy right hand but Valentini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentini tries a quick counter leg kick but Tator is wise to it.
Tator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentini counters with a three punch combo that has Tator backing up. Tator nods at Valentini to acknowledge the strikes.
Tator misses with a looping right.
Valentini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Tator misses.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator misses with a hook. Valentini ducked under it nicely.
Tator cracks Valentini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tator throws a lazy right hand but Valentini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Valentini.
Valentini is looking for the big counter here.
Tator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Tator connects with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Vinny Valentini's cut even more.
Tator misses with an uppercut
and Valentini counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator just misses with a punch to the body.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Valentini unleashes a big counter combination but Tator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentini moves away.
Tator throws a hook but Valentini blocks it.
Valentini moves away from the strike by Tator.
Tator slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tator throws a shot from downtown. Valentini moves away and avoids it.
Valentini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tator misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Valentini to counter with a crisp jab.
Tator swings widly with a right hand
enabling Valentini to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tator.
Tator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tator misses with an uppercut
and Valentini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tator misses with a left hand
and Valentini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tator misses with a body punch
and Valentini counters with a stiff right hand.

Tator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentini, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Tator has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Valentini dodges an elbow strike from Tator.
Valentini tries to break the clinch but Tator is controlling the position.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Valentini's head.

The cut above Vinny Valentini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tator pushes Valentini back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Valentini takes a shot to the head.
Valentini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tator lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Tator.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Valentini looks winded!
Tator gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Vinny Valentini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short uppercut from Tator.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Tator!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Clubber Sang (ranked 5384 p4p, 5550 weight class) and Paper Boi (ranked 530 p4p, 543 weight class). Clubber Sang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paper Boi's chin.

Sang
vs
Boi

195 cm
18
245
0 - 1 - 0

209 cm
18
240
0 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
Good chin

Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clubber Sang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paper Boi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang throws a leg kick but Boi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boi.
Sang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boi throws out the jab.

Sang has closed the distance and engaged Boi in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sang as Boi tries to tie him up.
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Boi throws an elbow but misses.
Sang tries a knee to the head but Boi blocks it.
Boi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sang trying to land knees to the body.
Boi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang misses with an elbow over the top.
Sang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boi tries to throw a body punch but Sang avoids it by throwing Boi back against the ropes.
Boi tries to throw a body punch but Sang avoids it by throwing Boi back against the ropes.
Boi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sang is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boi's brow.
Boi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boi works on Sang's body with a couple of short punches.
Boi dodges an elbow strike from Sang.
Boi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sang is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boi.
Boi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Sang keeps control of Boi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boi tries a body shot but Sang blocks it.
Sang blocks an uppercut.
Boi is trying to maintain a safe position but Sang gets an underhook and turns Boi into the ropes.
Boi is trying to maintain a safe position but Sang gets an underhook and turns Boi into the ropes.
Boi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Boi taking a breather.
I was talking to Sang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sang.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boi is trying to stall.
Sang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paper Boi.
Sang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boi circles away quickly and effectively.
Sang scoring well with a low kick there.
Sang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Sang is predictable there
and Boi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sang slips a straight right by Boi.
Boi connects with a looping right hand.

Sang moves into the clinch.
Boi stalling in the clinch but Sang improves position.
Sang working Boi over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Boi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boi tries to land knees in the clinch but Sang avoids the damage to the body.
Boi is trying to stall.
Boi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boi misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boi blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Sang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sang'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Sang dominated that round.
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.

Sang throws a series of punches but Boi avoids them all with ease.
Sang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boi misses with a straight right.
Sang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boi is out of range.
Sang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Boi blocks the low kick.
Sang swinging wildly here.
Sang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sang on the side of the head.
Boi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sang misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sang moves into the clinch.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Boi.
Boi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boi managing to block the knees to the body from Sang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boi blocks an elbow strike from Sang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sang as Boi tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sang throws an elbow that misses.
Sang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sang lands a shot to the body.
Boi is looking to control Sang's arms but Sang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boi has his back to the ropes.
Sang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
Sang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sang lands a body shot.
Boi is looking to break free of the clinch but Sang has double underhooks.
Sang just leaning against Boi, taking a breather.
Boi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sang is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang lands a good knee to the midsection. Boi won't want to take too many of those.
Sang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Sang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Sang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Boi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boi wants to break free but Sang has control.
Sang prevents a body shot from Boi.
Boi taking a breather.
Boi avoids a wild elbow strike from Sang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi stalling in the clinch but Sang improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boi.
Boi taking a breather.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boi misses with some punches.
Boi looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sang's brow.
Sang landing knees to the body.
Boi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Boi fails to land.
Boi trying to control the position but instead, Sang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boi into the ropes.
Boi tries to work over Sang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boi.
Boi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sang scores a nice knee to the body.
Sang is pushing Boi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Sang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sang misses with a series of wild punches.
Sang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boi can do to turn this around?
Boi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sang is just out of range.

Sang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sang lands a shot to the body.
Sang cracks Boi with a nice body shot.
Boi takes a shot to the head.
Boi taking a breather.
Sang scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi trying to stall but Sang improves his position.
Sang lands with a right to the head.
Boi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sang blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sang blocking some punches.
Sang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boi tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Sang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sang digs a right hand underneath Boi's ribcage. Boi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boi misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sang as Boi tries to tie him up.
Clubber Sang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boi is trying to maintain a safe position but Sang gets an underhook and turns Boi into the ropes.
Sang effectively controlling the action here.
Boi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boi lands a right hand.
Boi blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boi.
Sang'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boi or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boi misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi misses with some punches.
Boi is trying to maintain a safe position but Sang gets an underhook and turns Boi into the ropes.
Boi is trying to stall.
Sang trying to land knees to the body.
Boi is trying to maintain a safe position but Sang gets an underhook and turns Boi into the ropes.
Sang tries to land knees in the clinch but Boi avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boi looking to stall.
Sang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boi looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paper Boi.
Boi clobbers Sang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi connects with a crisp jab.
Sang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boi counters with a nice uppercut.
Boi is looking to land body kicks.
Paper Boi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boi slips a jab and a cross from Sang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boi! But no joy.
Paper Boi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Sang misses.
Sang misses with a low kick as Boi jumps back.

Sang clinches.
Sang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boi avoids it.
Sang misses with an elbow strike.
Sang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Boi misses with a body punch.
Boi misses with some punches.
Clubber Sang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sang throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Sang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Sang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Panagiotis Christoforou (ranked 5226 p4p, 5224 weight class) and Darth Mauler (ranked 523 p4p, 522 weight class). Mauler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Say something bout the Prequels bitch! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Panagiotis Christoforou has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Christoforou
vs
Mauler

203 cm
18
275
1 - 0 - 0

207 cm
18
273
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Panagiotis Christoforou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Mauler!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mauler.

Christoforou gets tackled into the ropes by Mauler. Mauler maintains the clinch.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christoforou avoids it.
Christoforou is trying to push Mauler away but Mauler has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Christoforou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christoforou tries to break the clinch but Mauler is controlling the position.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Christoforou fails to land.
Christoforou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Christoforou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christoforou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
Mauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.

Christoforou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mauler rushes Christoforou and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Mauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christoforou's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christoforou misses with a body punch.
Christoforou has had enough of the clinch but Mauler keeps him there for the moment.
Mauler lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Christoforou is breathing heavily.
Mauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Mauler.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
A short left from Mauler.

It looks like Panagiotis Christoforou has been cut.
Mauler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christoforou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christoforou is trying to break free.
Christoforou blocks a body shot from Mauler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Christoforou.
Christoforou misses with a punch to the body.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Mauler prevents Christoforou from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
Mauler avoiding damage.
Mauler lands with a left to the head.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mauler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler has Christoforou pressed against the ropes.
Christoforou is trying to break free.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christoforou's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Christoforou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Christoforou tries to break the clinch but Mauler is controlling the position.
Mauler has Christoforou pressed against the ropes, preventing Christoforou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christoforou tries to break free but Mauler pushes him back against the ropes.
Mauler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler is struggling to control the position.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Christoforou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Mauler works on Christoforou's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Mauler.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Mauler.
Mauler lands a left hand.
Mauler stalling in the clinch.
Christoforou tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Christoforou back against the ropes.
Mauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
Christoforou blocks a body shot from Mauler.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mauler obliges.
Mauler digs a right hand into Christoforou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforou's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Mauler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Christoforou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mauler clobbers Christoforou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Mauler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Christoforou.
Mauler presses Christoforou against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mauler is looking to control Christoforou's arms but Christoforou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mauler has his back to the ropes.
Good body shot from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Mauler.
Mauler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christoforou.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mauler obliges.
A body shot lands from Mauler.
Mauler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mauler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mauler continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mauler stalling against the ropes.
Darth Mauler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christoforou avoids it.
Mauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoforou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Mauler.
Christoforou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Christoforou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mauler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christoforou tries to circle away but Mauler has him pinned against the ropes.
Christoforou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christoforou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoforou working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler works on Christoforou's body with a couple of short punches.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler presses Christoforou against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Christoforou avoiding damage as Mauler throws knees to the body.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Christoforou wants to get back to striking at distance but Mauler won't allow it.
Mauler gets through Christoforou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Mauler avoiding damage.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mauler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.
Mauler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Christoforou wants to break free but Mauler has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.

Panagiotis Christoforou's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls for Mauler to work.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christoforou.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is leaning against Christoforou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Christoforou avoids the damage to the body.
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
Christoforou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Mauler.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
Christoforou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Christoforou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler works on Christoforou's body with a couple of short punches.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Mauler.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Christoforou avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler lands with a light punch inside.
Mauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Christoforou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Christoforou.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
Christoforou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mauler backwards.
Christoforou has had enough of the clinch but Mauler keeps him there for the moment.
Christoforou tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Christoforou back against the ropes.
Mauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christoforous head.
Christoforou tries a body shot but Mauler blocks it.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler lands with a right to the head.
Christoforou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Christoforou working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christoforou or not.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mauler lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Mauler lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mauler.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Christoforou is trying to break free.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler leaning against his opponent.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler tries a knee to the head but Christoforou blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler stalling.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.

Panagiotis Christoforou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Mauler.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler has Christoforou pushed against the ropes.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoforou's elbow.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Christoforou prevents a body shot from Mauler.
A frustrated look appears on Christoforou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christoforou is defending well for now.
Christoforou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christoforou misses with a body punch.
Mauler prevents Christoforou from breaking the clinch.
Mauler keeps control of Christoforou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christoforou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christoforou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Christoforou tries a body shot but Mauler blocks it.
Christoforou is trying to push Mauler away but Mauler has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Christoforou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Christoforou fails to land.
Christoforou has had enough of the clinch but Mauler keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Mauler.
A short right from Mauler on the inside.
Christoforou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christoforou or not.
Mauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christoforou.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler lands with a light punch inside.
Christoforou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Mauler.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler is leaning against Christoforou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Panagiotis Christoforou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mauler lands a nice uppercut.
Mauler stalling in the clinch.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
Darth Mauler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jeez, Panagiotis Christoforou's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Mauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mauler 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Mauler!
Our winner, Darth Mauler, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Yakamito (ranked 24351 p4p, 2863 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 792 p4p, 386 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Yakamito
vs
Evans

191 cm
28
198
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
185
4 - 3 - 0

Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good low kicks
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Yakamito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans rushes Yakamito and presses him up against the ropes.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Yakamito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Yakamito misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Evans.
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
Yakamito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakamito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans gets through Yakamito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Yakamito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakamito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Yakamito has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Yakamito putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakamito backwards.
Yakamito throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakamito tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans blocks a body shot from Yakamito.
Yakamito misses with the head strike.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakamito backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakamito.
Evans lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakamito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakamito backwards.
Yakamito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Evans lands a right hand.
Yakamito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakamito has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Yakamito working aggressively here.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakamitos head.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
Yakamito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Yakamito lands an uppercut.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Evans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yakamito.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Yakamito is rocked!
Evans works on Yakamito's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Yakamito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Yakamito is breathing heavily.
Evans lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Yakamito crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Yakamito face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Evans takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gwynn Evans!
A very excited looking Gwynn Evans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 4319 p4p, 20806 weight class) and KarateO Masuta (ranked 108 p4p, 146 weight class). Masuta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Can Dance . KarateO Masuta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Built
vs
Masuta

169 cm
35
140
18 - 13 - 1

188 cm
29
203
9 - 15 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KarateO Masuta !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masuta throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Built!
We've been informed that Masuta 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.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Built.
Masuta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masuta misses with a head kick.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta throws a big shot that misses.
Masuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masuta counters with a body kick.
Built pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masuta misses with a low kick as Built jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Built. Those never looked like landing.
Built avoids the head kick by Masuta .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Built pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masuta back to the ropes. Built follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Masuta misses with a body shot.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built blocks the body kick.
Built moves out of range as Masuta strikes.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Masuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masuta throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masuta misses with a looping left.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Built.
A combination from Built does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
Masuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Masuta misses.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Built.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masuta throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that second round.
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.

Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Built.
Built lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built slips a jab from Masuta .
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Masuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masuta can do to turn this around?
Built misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta misses the body punch
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Masuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick by Masuta misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Masuta .
Masuta misses with a hook.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built throws a combination that misses
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Masuta misses with a looping left.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masuta misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Built.
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Masuta is predictable there
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Masuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta misses with a hook
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Built. Those never looked like landing.
Masuta misses with a wild body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built had his way with KarateO Masuta in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Masuta throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Built avoids the body shot from Masuta .
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Built.
Masuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
Built connects with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Masuta misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masuta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Built is looking to slow Masuta down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
Built backing away here, and Masuta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!
Molokai Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.