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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GTO's Greatest Moments. Eikichi Onizuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uzi avoids a kick to the body.
Onizuka throws a right hand that Uzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzi also avoids with ease.
Uzi misses the shot to the body.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Uzi wants to control but Onizuka is keeping busy.
Onizuka seems to be working for a kimura but Uzi defends the submission attempt.
Uzi is concentrating on defense, preventing Onizuka from advancing position.
Uzi wants to control but Onizuka is keeping busy.
Onizuka moves into full mount! Uzi won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Onizuka has taken his back - oops!
Onizuka controlling well, preventing Uzi from escaping the position.
Onizuka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Uzi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Uzi tries to escape the position.
Onizuka avoiding Uzi 's attempts to control his hands.
Onizuka working for a choke but Uzi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka tightening his grip on Uzi, looking for the choke.
Onizuka looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Onizuka keeps control of the position as Uzi tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working hard here to advance position.
Onizuka throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Onizuka looking to break Uzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Uzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Onizuka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Uzi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Onizuka looking to break Uzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Uzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Onizuka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Uzi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Uzi just trying to survive but Onizuka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Uzi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Onizuka's arms.
Uzi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Onizuka's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka keeps control of the position as Uzi tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eikichi Onizuka dominated that 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.
Onizuka tries to clinch there but Uzi circles away.
Onizuka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Onizuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzi throws a series of strikes that have Onizuka backpedaling.
It looks like Eikichi Onizuka has been cut.
No joy there for Onizuka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Onizuka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Onizuka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uzi defends well and Onizuka ends up having to push Uzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uzi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uzi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Onizuka pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uzi passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eikichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka moves into full guard.
Uzi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uzi is working Onizuka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onizuka is keeping the position for now.
Onizuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Onizuka's guard.
Onizuka tries to roll over but Uzi keeps him under control.
Uzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uzi working some strikes from top position.
Onizuka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka has his foot on Uzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Onizuka has momentary wrist control but Uzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Onizuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uzi defends well.
Onizuka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uzi!
Onizuka with shots to the head and body - Uzi looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Onizuka.
Onizuka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Onizuka keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
Uzi postures up in Onizuka's guard and throws a big left but Onizuka blocks it.
Onizuka is looking to stand up but Uzi isn't so interested in that idea.
Onizuka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Onizuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onizuka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Uzi passes into half guard.
Uzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to maintain the position but Uzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Uzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Uzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onizuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Onizuka is defending well.
Uzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka is staying active underneath Uzi, 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyr Uzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eikichi Onizuka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Uzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Onizuka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Uzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Onizuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uzi is looking to clinch.
Onizuka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Onizuka misses with a body kick.
Onizuka looks for the body kick but Uzi saw that one coming.
Onizuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzi.
Uzi rushes Onizuka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Onizuka looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
Uzi clinches with his opponent.
Uzi is working for takedown but Onizuka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Onizuka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Onizuka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Onizuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onizuka lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzi off the cage and back into range.
Onizuka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uzi back to the cage. Onizuka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Onizuka is looking to land body kicks.
Uzi wants to clinch.
Onizuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Onizuka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Onizuka throws a hook but Uzi avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Onizuka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka tries to land a front kick but Uzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzi. Onizuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onizuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uzi enables Onizuka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uzi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Uzi is looking for a triangle but Onizuka pushes his legs off easily.
Uzi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Uzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onizuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzi has managed to get both his arms back between Onizuka's legs - danger averted.
Onizuka has his hands on Uzi's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Onizuka is retaining full guard.
Onizuka looking for a guillotine here but Uzi defends easily.
Onizuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Onizuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Onizuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Onizuka, not yet.
Onizuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzi stops Onizuka from standing up.
Uzi is in close to Onizuka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Onizuka trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uzi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Onizuka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uzi is in close to Onizuka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi passes Onizuka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Onizuka sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eikichi Onizuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onizuka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eikichi Onizuka!
Eikichi Onizuka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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