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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hoshi Umino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoshi Umino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Sand!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sand shoots in but no luck this time.
Sand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sand somewhat.
Umino darts in and clinches Sand up against the cage.
Umino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Umino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sand jumps guard but Umino stands there with Sand around his waist. Sand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoshi Umino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Sand.
Sand tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Umino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sand looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sand up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Umino prevents a body shot from Sand.
Umino lands with a light punch inside.
Umino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Umino is leaning against Sand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umino works on Sand's body with a couple of short punches.
Umino crunches a lovely knee into Sand's ribcage.
Sand takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dave Sand has been cut.
Umino lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umino lands an elbow that stopped Sand in his tracks for a moment.
Umino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sand up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Umino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sand is trying to drag Umino to the mat but Umino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Umino blocks a body shot from Sand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Umino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Umino with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Umino.
Umino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sand's face.
Sand is trying to pull guard but Umino has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umino is pushing Sand up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Umino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sand takes an elbow to the temple.
Umino landing knees to the head.
Umino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sand's face.
Sand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Umino prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umino's brow.
Umino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Umino lands an elbow inside that Sand shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sand is looking to take this one to the mat.
Umino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Umino working Sand over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umino lands a knee to the body.
Umino presses Sand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sand backwards.
Umino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sand backwards.
Umino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Umino lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sand tries to pull guard but Umino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umino taking a breather.
Sand takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoshi Umino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Sand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Umino has Sand up against the cage in a clinch.
Umino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sand can do to turn this around?
Umino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Umino is pressed up against the cage. Sand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Umino down to the mat. Umino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Umino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sand fails with a takedown attempt.
Umino is looking to clinch but Sand is avoiding it.
Sand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umino. Umino obviously looking to wear him down.
Umino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sand if he has to take too many more of those.
Sand is breathing heavily.
Umino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sand shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Umino as he avoids it easily.
Hoshi Umino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Sand.
Umino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sand.
Sand keeps the fight on the outside.
Umino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sand's head.
Sand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Umino taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Umino.
That has opened up Dave Sand's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umino landing knees to the head.
Sand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sand is trying to stall.
Umino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Umino digs a right hand underneath Sand's ribcage. Sand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoshi Umino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Umino lands a nice knee to the body.
Umino lands a nice shot to the body.
Umino with a knee to the head.
Umino crunches a lovely knee into Sand's ribcage.
Umino scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Umino.
Umino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Umino working Sand over with knees to the body.
A short left from Umino.
Umino lands a knee to the head.
Sand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Umino scores a nice knee to the body.
Umino scores with a hook to the body.
Umino scores a nice knee to the body.
Umino is leaning against Sand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umino working Sand over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umino lands a knee to the head.
Sand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Umino lands a good knee to the midsection. Sand won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umino with a knee to the head.
Umino lands a shot to the body.
Umino scores with a shoulder strike.
Umino lands with a left to the head.
Sand tries to stall but Umino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Umino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Umino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sand misses with an elbow over the top.
Umino lands a good knee to the midsection. Sand won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoshi Umino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Sand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Umino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sand.
Umino throws a right and a left that Sand avoids nicely.
Dave Sand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umino counters with a one-two to the body.
Umino wants to clinch.
Umino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umino tries to close the distance and clinch but Sand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshi Umino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Sand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sand.
Umino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sand's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Umino.
Umino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umino scores with a punch to the head.
Umino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sand shoots in for a takedown but Umino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umino lands a high kick!
Sand takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Sand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sand somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umino tries to clinch there but Sand circles away.
Sand with a poor takedown
and Umino counters with a head kick. That will keep Sand thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Umino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sand.
Umino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sand, pushing him back against the cage.
Umino lands a nice uppercut.
Sand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Umino smiles and moves away.
Umino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umino moves into range and clinches up with Sand.
Umino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umino lands a knee to the head.
Sand is trying desperately to land a takedown but Umino is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sand.
Umino lands an elbow just above Sand 's eye.
Umino working Sand over with knees to the body.
Sand takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umino.
Knees to the body from Umino.
Umino with a knee to the head.
Umino landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umino is working Sand over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Umino.
Dave Sand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshi Umino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umino.
Umino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoshi Umino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umino 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hoshi Umino!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hoshi Umino!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Hoshi Umino!
Hoshi Umino wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Hoshi Umino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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