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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Donnerwetter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Gladwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Donnerwetter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Donnerwetter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tad Gladwin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gladwin misses the shot to the body.
Gladwin blocks a jab.
Donnerwetter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donnerwetter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gladwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donnerwetter lands with an overhand left.
Donnerwetter misses with a looping left.
Donnerwetter misses with an uppercut
and Gladwin counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donnerwetter wants to control but Gladwin postures up.
Gladwin lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnerwetter is looking to reverse the position.
Donnerwetter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donnerwetter tries to get out of the position.
Gladwin misses with the ground and pound.
Donnerwetter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Donnerwetter parries the strikes from Gladwin easily there. Gladwin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Donnerwetter to escape.
Gladwin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Donnerwetter's legs.
Gladwin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donnerwetter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnerwetter parries the strikes from Gladwin easily there. Gladwin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Donnerwetter to escape.
Gladwin misses with the ground and pound.
Donnerwetter dodges the ground and pound from Gladwin.
Gladwin scoring with punches from side control.
Donnerwetter struggling a bit here.
Gladwin throws a strike aimed at the side of Donnerwetter's head but Donnerwetter avoids it well.
Gladwin controlling the position from side mount.
Donnerwetter taking a bit of punishment here - Gladwin scoring with strikes.
Gladwin in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gladwin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gladwin is putting a hurting on Donnerwetter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Donnerwetter tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Donnerwetter defending against the ground and pound.
Gladwin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Donnerwetter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gladwin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Donnerwetter's legs.
Donnerwetter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gladwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gladwin throws a strike aimed at the side of Donnerwetter's head but Donnerwetter avoids it well.
Gladwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donnerwetter is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnerwetter manages to get back to half guard.
Gladwin lands strikes from half guard.
Donnerwetter is looking for a sweep. Gladwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donnerwetter is working hard here to advance position.
Gladwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gladwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donnerwetter keeps working.
Donnerwetter wants to improve his position but Gladwin is controlling well.
Gladwin stops Donnerwetter from getting back to his feet.
Gladwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gladwin wants to control but Donnerwetter is keeping him busy.
Gladwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gladwin trying to control from Donnerwetter's half guard. Donnerwetter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Donnerwetter keeping moving, preventing Gladwin from controlling successfully.
Gladwin postures up.
Gladwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnerwetter 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.
Donnerwetter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gladwin scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Gladwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gladwin throws a body punch but Donnerwetter moves out of range.
Donnerwetter misses with an uppercut. Gladwin saw that one coming.
Donnerwetter avoids the body shot from Gladwin.
Nice shot by Donnerwetter.
Gladwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donnerwetter motions for Gladwin to come forward. Donnerwetter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnerwetter lands with a slapping head kick.
Gladwin looks to land a left hand but Donnerwetter moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Donnerwetter.
Donnerwetter's corner calls for a 1-2. Donnerwetter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donnerwetter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tad Gladwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnerwetter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gladwin's head.
Gladwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnerwetter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donnerwetter.
Gladwin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donnerwetter to the mat! Donnerwetter manages to get full guard.
Donnerwetter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gladwin is one step ahead there.
Gladwin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donnerwetter keeping full guard, as Gladwin tries to pass.
Donnerwetter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gladwin is one step ahead there.
Donnerwetter is looking for a triangle but Gladwin pushes his legs off easily.
Gladwin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin controlling from the top position.
Gladwin landing with the ground and pound.
Donnerwetter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gladwin defends it easily.
Gladwin postures up and lands a big shot to Donnerwetter's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gladwin throws an elbow that misses. Donnerwetter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gladwin's guard. Nice move by Donnerwetter!
Gladwin looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gladwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donnerwetter slips nicely into half guard.
Donnerwetter is looking to take a break and control but Gladwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donnerwetter throwing shots but Gladwin is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin is refusing to be controlled, as Donnerwetter sits in half guard.
Gladwin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gladwin is looking to control Donnerwetter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gladwin avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tad Gladwin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gladwin moves in looking to clinch but Donnerwetter pushes him off.
Donnerwetter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Hans Donnerwetter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slow jab from Donnerwetter misses its intended target.
Donnerwetter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donnerwetter scores with a leg kick.
Gladwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnerwetter moves away.
Donnerwetter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gladwin throws a front kick aimed at Donnerwetter's knee but Donnerwetter avoids it well.
Donnerwetter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donnerwetter lands a nice shot that snaps Gladwin's head back.
Gladwin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnerwetter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gladwin.
Donnerwetter is not content to let Gladwin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnerwetter is looking to regain half guard here but Gladwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Donnerwetter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gladwin lands a few punches from side control.
Gladwin is trying to ground and pound but Donnerwetter uses the momentary lack of control by Gladwin to regain half guard.
Gladwin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gladwin working over Donnerwetter with some ground and pound. Donnerwetter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gladwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnerwetter actively working from the bottom here.
Gladwin drops an elbow to the side of Donnerwetter's head.
Tad Gladwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donnerwetter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gladwin.
Gladwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donnerwetter's head.
Donnerwetter is pressing down on Gladwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnerwetter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gladwin won't allow Donnerwetter to sweep him here.
Gladwin postures up and lands a big shot to Donnerwetter's brow.
Gladwin throws an elbow that misses. Donnerwetter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gladwin's guard. Nice move by Donnerwetter!
Donnerwetter looking to sit in guard and control but Gladwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnerwetter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gladwin is aware though and is defending well.
Donnerwetter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gladwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gladwin landing with the ground and pound.
Gladwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Donnerwetter has wrist control.
Gladwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donnerwetter's head.
Donnerwetter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gladwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Gladwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gladwin landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Gladwin wants to control from the top but Donnerwetter keeps moving.
Gladwin wants to pass the guard but Donnerwetter is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gladwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gladwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donnerwetter's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tad Gladwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gladwin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Gladwin!
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energy
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