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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuro Nagasaki (ranked 27 p4p, 34 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 6 p4p, 7 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Souls - Joy Division . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuro Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 5, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenobi walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a series of strikes. Kenobi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenobi with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki scores with a push kick.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Kenobi gets double underhooks and turns Nagasaki into the cage.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Kenobi breaks the clinch.
Jab from Kenobi.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi checks a leg kick.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Kenobi cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Kenobi.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenobi tried to score with a low kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Nagasaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenobi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagasaki under the eye.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kenobi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi lands a jab.
Kenobi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi with a hook.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Nagasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenobi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenobi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
A nice side step and Kenobi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Kenobi. Beautiful body shot.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Nagasaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Kenobi ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Kenobi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenobi on the side of the head.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagasaki.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Kenobi's leg. Kenobi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenobi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi checks a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Kenobi.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi thows a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it
and Nagasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Kenobi didn't expect that.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Kenobi is keeping the position.
Kenobi pushes Nagasaki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range and Kenobi settles back down.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi is looking to chop away at Nagasaki's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki thuds his right hand into Kenobi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenobi counters with a body kick that stops Nagasaki in his tracks momentarily.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi with a nice cross.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kenobi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Kenobi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Nagasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls well. He's pushed Nagasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenobi lands a body shot.
Kenobi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Kenobi with a jab.
Nagasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenobi checks it well.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Kenobi's defenses.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi with a hook.
Kenobi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Jab by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenobi.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenobi cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a push kick but Kenobi slaps the foot to one side.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Kenobi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenobi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagasaki under the eye.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kenobi. No joy for Nagasaki on that attempt.
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Kenobi pulls Nagasaki in to control the position.
Kenobi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Kenobi.
Nagasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenobi in his tracks.
Kenobi clobbers Nagasaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi really dominated that round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kenobi gets caught napping as Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown. Kenobi manages to retain guard.
Kenobi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nagasaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kenobi being controlled against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenobi throws an elbow but misses.
Nagasaki lands with a right to the head.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Nagasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kenobi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi connects with a single shot there.
Nagasaki scores with a nice strike.
Nagasaki throws a front kick that sends Kenobi stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Kenobi finds it's target.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a body shot.
Kenobi tries to work over Nagasaki's front leg with a kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kenobi.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kenobi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi misses with a hook
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kenobi throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenobi doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenobis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Kenobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenobi jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Kenobi thumps Nagasaki with a low kick.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
It seemed like Kenobi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Nagasaki thows a leg kick but Kenobi checks it
and Kenobi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenobi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Some wild striking there from Kenobi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Kenobi misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki cracks Kenobi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenobi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki moves forwards but Kenobi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kenobi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenobi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki cracks Kenobi with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Kenobi's body. Kenobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Kenobi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Nagasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls well. He's pushed Nagasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Kenobi.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kenobi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kenobi tries to escape but Nagasaki is in control.
Kenobi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nagasaki.
Kenobi controls the position for a moment.
Kenobi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nagasaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kenobi is keeping him busy.
Kenobi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kenobi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenobi down.
You can see the frustration on Kenobi's face as Nagasaki controls the position.
Nagasaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nagasaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenobi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kenobi tries to improve position but can't.
Kenobi struggling a bit here.
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenobi has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki drags him back down.
Kenobi can't do much from the bottom here.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenobi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenobi down.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Kenobi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenobi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuro Nagasaki.
I think Kenobi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi is the new featherweight champion!
Obi Wan Kenobi made sure to mention his sponsor, Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview.
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