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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Choe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tournament Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choe comes to the cage accompanied by DVDASA Theme Song. Tournament Winner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Choe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tournament Winner!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choe moves away.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winner.
Choe dives in and grabs Winner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winner pushes down on Choe's head and hops out.
Winner takes a swing at Choe's ribcage but misses.
Winner stuffs the takedown attempt from Choe. Choe gets slowly back to his feet.
Choe wants to clinch
and Winner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Choe's head coaches at Team Butcher Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Choe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Winner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winner.
Choe slips a straight right by Winner.
Choe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winner.
It looks like David Choe has been cut.
A jab lands there for Choe.
Winner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winner.
Tournament Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner rushes Choe and presses him up against the cage.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by Choe.
Winner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choe tries for a takedown but Winner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choe lands a knee to the head.
Choe is looking for a takedown.
Winner misses with a body punch.
Choe working aggressively here.
Winner tries to throw a body punch but Choe avoids it by throwing Winner back against the cage.
Winner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choe is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries to throw a body punch but Choe avoids it by throwing Winner back against the cage.
Choe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winner has a couple of punches blocked by Choe.
Choe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choe misses with some punches.
Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Winner.
Choe trying to land knees to the body.
Winner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Winner lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Winner.
A short uppercut from Winner.
Winner scores with a hook to the body.
Choe throws a punch but it's blocked by Winner.
Choe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winner's elbow.
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!
Winner looking to slow down the pace here.
Winner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Choe wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winner dives on top into guard.
Winner stands up and waves to Choe to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tournament Winner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Choe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Choe wants to clinch but Winner slips to the side
and Winner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winner misses with an uppercut. Choe saw that one coming.
Choe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winner counters with a series of strikes. Choe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winner scores with a sloppy right hand. Choe should have avoided that one.
Winner lunges at Choe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choe's hand.
Choe tries to clinch up but Winner circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner misses with an uppercut
and Choe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winner lands a shot to the body.
Winner struggles to land a body shot inside as Choe controls his hands.
Choe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choe backwards.
Winner misses with a punch on the inside.
Winner letting Choe take a breather here.
Winner works on Choe's body with a couple of short punches.
Winner scores with a hook to the body.
Winner is pressed up against the cage. Choe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winner down to the mat. Winner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winner has control of Choe's left arm, preventing Choe from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner wants to stand but Choe is controlling the position.
Winner pulls Choe in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winner wants to stand up but Choe is controlling him.
Choe trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tournament Winner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Winner feints a jab promting Choe to slip. Winner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Choe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winner to the mat! Winner manages to get full guard.
Choe wants to pass the guard but Winner is keeping the position.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to stand up but Choe is controlling him.
Choe looking to sit in guard and control but Winner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Choe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Choe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Choe shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tournament Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Choe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Winner has closed the distance and engaged Choe in a clinch.
Winner lands with a short shot to the head.
Winner misses with a punch on the inside.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by Choe.
Choe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winner is pressed up against the cage. Choe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winner down to the mat. Winner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Winner thows a body shot but no joy.
Winner clinches up against the cage.
Choe is looking to control Winner's arms but Winner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Choe has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Winner.
Winner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winner avoiding damage as Choe throws knees to the body.
Choe is trying to drag Winner to the mat but Winner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winner is keeping busy.
Winner is pushing Choe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Winner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choe backwards.
Winner tries to work over Choe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tournament Winner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winner trying to stall but Choe improves his position.
Choe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winner lands an uppercut.
Winner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winner presses Choe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner lands a body shot.
Choe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winner is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choe is working for takedown but Winner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winner pushes Choe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Winner scores with a shot to the side of Choe's head.
Winner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choe backwards.
Choe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winner prevents it.
Nice body punch from Winner - that landed with a thud.
Choe takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Winner.
Winner presses Choe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Winner works on Choe's body with a couple of short punches.
Winner digs a right hand into Choe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Choe's gas tank.
Winner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Winner.
Choe is rocked!
Winner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Choe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Winner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Winner.
Winner lands a big right hand that drops Choe! The killer instinct kicks in and Winner finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tournament Winner!
A victorious Tournament Winner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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