Round 1 Isao circles Popham, landing jabs at will. Isao Ichiyusai gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. Isao carefully protects himself from Pophams strikes. Ichiyusai slips out the back leading to both fighters standing up. The fighters circle each other. Ichiyusai circles Popham, landing jabs and crosses at will. Popham is sent crashing to the mat by a powerful right hook. Round 1 is over.
Round 2 Maurice throws a cross that easily dodged by Isao. Isao Ichiyusai circles Popham, landing jabs at will. Maurice Popham throws a cross that easily dodged by Isao Ichiyusai. Maurice throws a wild punch, putting him off balance. A few well timed strikes from Isao puts Maurice on the mat giving his back up. Round 2 is over.
Round 3 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. "Da Time Bomb" receives a couple of stiff short hooks in the clinch. Maurice Popham escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Maurice lands a solid kick to the inside thigh of Ichiyusai. Maurice circles Isao, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Isao is on the receiving end of a good punching combination from "Da Time Bomb". Ichiyusai throws a kick to the midsection that is caught by "Da Time Bomb". "Da Time Bomb" lands a sweeping leg kick that puts Ichiyusai on his back. Maurice Popham attempts to drop a fist on Isao Ichiyusai, but misses and lands in his guard. The bell signals the end of round 3.
