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UVT 161: RETURN OF THE CHAMP PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen AC DC - Big Gun as his entrance music. Nate Springs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Gunn gets caught flat footed, as Springs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Springs!
Gunn looking to ground and pound but Springs is blocking nicely.
Springs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gunn.
Gunn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Springs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Springs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Springs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Springs controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs stands and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn tries to buck Springs off but Springs is having none of it.
Springs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Springs advances nicely into full mount.
Springs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunn is on top in guard.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Springs wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Springs looking for a sweep. Not yet Springs, not yet.
Springs trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn advances to half guard.
Gunn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Springs's thigh. Springs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn is pushing down on Springs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Springs is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gunn moves into full mount! Springs won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs is trying to escape the mount.
Springs is working hard here to advance position.
Gunn wants to control the action but instead Springs gets a body lock and reverses into Gunn's guard! Nice work!
Springs wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn looking to control.
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Springs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Springs tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Springs stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Springs passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is controlling Springs's trapped leg to prevent Springs from advancing to side control.
Springs wants to free his trapped foot but Gunn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Springs trying to control from half guard but Gunn is working away.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Gunn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Springs avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Gunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Springs shoots in.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Nate Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunn misses the jab.
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Springs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunn's hands.
Springs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn fails to land the takedown.
Gunn blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunn scores with a four punch combination!
Springs looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Gunn misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Springs.
Gunn slips a jab from Springs.
Springs dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Springs's head and hops out.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Springs shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Springs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Springs slips a jab from Gunn.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Gunn's head back.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunn duly obliges.
Gunn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Springs to the ground. Gunn is now in Springs's guard.
Springs keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Springs's guard.
Springs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Springs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Glenn Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Springs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Springs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Springs's legs - danger averted.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn postures up.
Springs working a defensive guard but Gunn passes into half guard.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but Springs defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to control but Springs is keeping him busy.
Springs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Gunn seems content to control.
Springs trying to control here.
Gunn is pressing down on Springs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Springs is holding on for now.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Springs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs trying to control here.
Springs is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Springs swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Springs. Those never looked like landing.
Glenn Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springs throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Donk. Gunn catches Springs right on the button with a cross.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunn on the side of the head.
Springs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Springs somewhat.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Springs defends it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Gunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunn gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Springs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunn trying to control the action but Springs is working from the bottom.
Springs is trying to control Gunn's posture but Gunn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Springs prevents Gunn from moving into mount.
Gunn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Springs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gunn's guard! Nice work there by Springs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn keeping full guard, as Springs tries to pass.
Gunn can't keep his opponent in guard - Springs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Springs is looking to advance position but Gunn won't allow it.
Nate Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Springs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Springs.
Springs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springs pushing down on Gunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunn gets full guard.
Gunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Springs is aware though and is defending well.
Springs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Gunn pulls Springs in close to his closed guard and prevents Springs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Springs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs is looking to advance position but Gunn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gunn looking to control but Springs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Springs is defending well.
Glenn Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glenn Gunn.
Well Gunn 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glenn Gunn!
A very excited looking Glenn Gunn 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.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Levine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levine has chosen Parkway Drive - Carrion as his entrance music. Alpo Wednesday could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hudson Levine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Levine!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wednesday connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wednesday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Levine counters with a leg kick.
Levine moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Levine throws a body kick that misses.
Wednesday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levine.
Levine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Levine tries a low kick but Wednesday avoids it.
Levine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine misses with a leg kick
and Wednesday counters by moving into the clinch.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levine manages to break the clinch.
Levine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wednesday is out of range and Levine settles back down.
Levine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Levine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wednesday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wednesday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wednesday throws a lazy right hand but Levine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levine connects with a solid leg kick.
Levine throws out a leg kick but Wednesday moves out of range and Levine only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine throws a leg kick but Wednesday checks it.
A swing and a miss from Levine.
Levine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wednesday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Levine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wednesday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levine throws a big shot that misses.
Wednesday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Levine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Levine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Levine misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wednesday is able to avoid easily.
Levine throws the kick towards the body but Wednesday avoids it.
Levine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wednesday.
Levine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wednesday throws out the jab.
Wednesday misses with a body shot.
Levine tries to work over Wednesday's front leg with a kick but Wednesday checks it.
Wednesday instigates a clinch.
Wednesday working hard to break the clinch.
Levine'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.
Levine tries to land a knee to the head but Wednesday blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wednesday is defending well for now.
Wednesday avoids the elbow strike from Levine, against the cage.
Levine lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Levine lands a nice knee to the body.
Wednesday blocks an elbow strike from Levine.
Levine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wednesday.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Wednesday lands a nice uppercut.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine blocking some punches.
Levine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wednesday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Levine controls the action.
Wednesday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levine backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alpo Wednesday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Levine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wednesday is out of range and Levine settles back down.
Levine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wednesday checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Levine.
Wednesday is looking to clinch.
Hudson Levine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday takes a swing at Levine's ribcage but misses.
Levine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wednesday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wednesday cracks Levine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wednesday has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Levine to stand back up!
Levine is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Levine is still on wobbly legs! Can Wednesday finish him?
Levine slips under a jab from Wednesday.
Levine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Levine seems to have recovered his senses.
Wednesday is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine misses with a low kick as Wednesday jumps back.
Levine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wednesday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Levine misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wednesday. Those never looked like landing.
Wednesday tries to clinch up.
Levine misses with a kick to the body.
Levine throws a push kick but Wednesday slaps the foot to one side.
Levine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Levine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Levine scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is looking to clinch but Levine is avoiding it.
Levine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wednesday. That did some damage!
Wednesday has Levine up against the cage in a clinch.
Wednesday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wednesday.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levine as Wednesday tries to tie him up.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike.
Wednesday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Levine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wednesday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wednesday in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Levine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wednesday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wednesday lands with a left to the head.
Levine tries to land knees in the clinch but Wednesday avoids the damage to the body.
Wednesday wants to break free but Levine has control.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Levine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wednesday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Wednesday.
Levine lands a good knee to the midsection. Wednesday won't want to take too many of those.
Levine tries to throw a body punch but Wednesday avoids it by throwing Levine back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levine's elbow.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Levine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
Levine struggles to land a body shot inside as Wednesday controls his hands.
Wednesday is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Wednesday.
Levine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
Wednesday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wednesday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Levine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Levine misses
and Wednesday counters with a straight right hand.
Levine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Levine is trying to control. Wednesday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levine with the ground and pound but Wednesday uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wednesday is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Levine, right into the meat.
Wednesday throws an overhand right that lands on Levine's shoulder, as Levine tries to avoid the shot.
Wednesday darts in and clinches Levine up against the cage.
Wednesday lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levine tries to land knees in the clinch but Wednesday avoids the damage to the body.
Wednesday lands a left hand.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Levine presses Wednesday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Levine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wednesday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levine manages to avoid it.
Levine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wednesday but Wednesday pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick from Levine misses
and Levine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wednesday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levine. Levine obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wednesday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hudson Levine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday connects with a crisp jab.
Levine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wednesday leaves Levine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wednesday moves in looking to clinch but Levine pushes him off.
Wednesday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Levine needs to keep his hands up - Wednesday had a free shot at his head there.
Wednesday is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Levine like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Levine from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshimune comes to the cage accompanied by The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kawamura Yoshimune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida misses with a body punch
and Yoshimune counters with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
A left and a right from Yoshida both land. Nice combination.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshimune punishes Yoshida's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshimune lands a front kick.
Yoshimune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ken Yoshida has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. Yoshimune looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshimune tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
Yoshimune cracks Yoshida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yoshimune scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Yoshida scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshimune finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yoshida looks gassed!
Yoshimune misses with a body kick.
Yoshimune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yoshimune.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshimune.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Yoshida's leg. Yoshida is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshimune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshimune. That's going to slow Yoshida down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshimune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Yoshimune. Beautiful body shot.
Yoshimune dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
Yoshimune buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoshimune lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshimune connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshimune thows a body kick. Yoshida tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yoshimune lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshida.
Yoshimune lands with an overhand left.
Yoshida is rocked!
That has opened up Ken Yoshida's cut even more.
Yoshimune with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoshida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshimune lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune scores with a nice body kick.
Yoshida gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Yoshimune gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Yoshida is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawamura Yoshimune!
During a confident post fight interview, Kawamura Yoshimune thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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