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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 5 minutes Alone. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Louie Litt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Massey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Litt's head.
Litt works Massey's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Litt misses
and Massey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Litt motions for Massey to come forward. Litt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litt lands with a shot to the body.
Litt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Massey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Litt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Massey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Massey throws a hook but Litt avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Litt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Litt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Litt throws a chopping leg kick but Massey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Massey catches Litt right on the button with a cross.
Litt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Massey counters with a left and a right that stings Litt.
Massey misses with a few strikes there.
Massey lunges at Litt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Litt's hand.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Litt moves away and avoids it.
Litt throws a sloppy head kick and Massey moves out of range easily.
Massey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Massey lands a jab to the head.
Massey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Massey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Litt throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey throws a jab but it's blocked by Litt.
Litt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massey manages to avoid it.
Litt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Massey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Josh Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Massey.
Massey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Massey's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Massey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Litt tries to counter it with a takedown but Massey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Litt throws a sloppy body shot
and Massey counters with a nice body kick.
Massey dips to his left and cracks Litt with an uppercut!
Litt slips under a jab from Massey.
Good leg kick by Litt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses with a low kick.
Massey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Litt.
Litt lands a jab to Massey's midsection.
Massey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Massey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Litt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Litt misses with a hook.
Massey tries a head kick but it misses.
Litt feints the counter takedown.
Litt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litt connects with a body shot that sends Massey's belly button to the back.
Josh Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Litt moves out of range easily.
Litt swings widly with a right hand
and Massey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Litt thinking.
Massey takes a swing at Litt's ribcage but misses.
Massey looks to land a combination but Litt avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey scores with a nice head shot.
Massey checks the leg kick.
Massey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey misses with an uppercut
and Litt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Massey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litt throws an elbow that misses. Massey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Litt's guard. Nice move by Massey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Massey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Massey with a nice cross.
Massey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Litt can do to turn this around?
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Massey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Massey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
A cross from Massey lands.
Litt moves out of range as Massey strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Litt moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Massey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Josh Massey is winning the standup battle so far.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Litt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Litt is just out of range.
Litt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Massey counters with a solid body kick.
Litt throws a front kick aimed at Massey's knee but Massey avoids it well.
Litt misses with a left hand
and Litt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Litt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Massey.
Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Litt moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Litt throws a lazy right hand but Massey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Massey.
Massey blocks a head kick by Litt.
Decent striking displayed by Massey there.
Litt throws a sloppy head kick
and Massey counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt takes a swing at Massey's ribcage but misses.
Massey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Litt manages to avoid it.
Massey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Litt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Massey is out of range.
Litt throws a wild body kick that Massey sees coming a mile off.
Litt misses with a straight right.
Massey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Massey tenderised Litt's leg. Litt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Litt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massey throws a push kick but Litt slaps the foot to one side.
Massey punishes Litt's body with a nice straight punch.
Massey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Massey scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt scores with a jab to the body.
Litt works Massey's body with a nice hook.
Massey throws a chopping leg kick but Litt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
And Litt tries to counter it with a takedown but Massey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Litt throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Litt lands with a good body shot.
Litt throws a sloppy body shot
and Massey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Litt lands a head kick. Massey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Massey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Massey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Litt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches.
Litt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Litt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Litt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Litt lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey swings for the body but Litt moves out of range.
Massey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Litt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Litt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Massey rather than just go for the knockout.
Massey lands the left hand.
Litt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Massey was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt throws a head kick that misses.
Massey throws a lazy right hand but Litt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Litt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick by Litt misses
and Massey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Massey lands a right hook to the body.
Massey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Massey.
Massey loads up on a big right hand but Litt slips the punch.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massey throws a jab but it's blocked by Litt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Litt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massey defends it well.
Massey lands with a good body shot.
Massey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Massey throws a hook but Litt avoids it easily.
Litt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Massey connects with a solid leg kick.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Massey lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litt slips under a jab from Massey.
Litt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Massey's head.
Litt throws a leg kick
and Massey counters with a right hand to the body.
Louie Litt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey scores with a push kick.
Litt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Litt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Massey cracks a nice hook into Litt's ribs.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Litt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Josh Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Litt misses with a takedown attempt
and Massey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Massey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Massey.
Massey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Litt in his tracks.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
Litt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Massey can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Litt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Litt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Litt misses
letting Massey counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massey.
A head kick from Massey lands but Litt takes it in his stride.
Massey leaves Litt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Massey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Litt throws a lazy uppercut
and Massey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Litt throws a lazy body kick
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Massey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Massey!
Our winner, Josh Massey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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