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Event: CACC 8     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 14685 p4p, 248 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 3168 p4p, 154 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Yas Uru is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.




165 cm
39 yrs
140 lbs



163 cm
31 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Uru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Uru (4) vs (0) Aoki

Uru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.

Uru looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Uru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Uru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Uru tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aoki actively working from the bottom here.

Uru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uru pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Uru seems to be looking for submissions.
Uru trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.

Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Uru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.

Uru is working for a submission of some sort.

Uru is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Uru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.

Uru drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (2) Aoki

Uru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
Uru is looking to improve his position.

Uru looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.

Uru actively working from the bottom here.

Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (4) vs (5) Aoki
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Uru tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.

Aoki is working to tighten his grip on Uru's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Uru has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Aoki is really squeezing tight and eventually Uru passes out! Aoki breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
A victorious Takeya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 592     
Date:   Jun 01, 2018
#R1#
Horiguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uru.
Uru throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Uru slips the punch.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Uru finds it's way through Horiguchi's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a wild combination.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uru throws a lazy head kick
and Horiguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Uru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uru throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Uru tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uru misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Horiguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi motions for Uru to come forward. Horiguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horiguchi's coach down at Slaughterhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Horiguchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horiguchi lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Horiguchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uru misses with a head kick.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horiguchi.
Jab by Horiguchi.
Uru throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uru throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uru throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Horiguchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Uru steps away.
Uru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Horiguchi misses
and Uru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Horiguchi is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Uru down.
Good exchange - Horiguchi coming out on top.
Uru throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
A head kick misses from Uru.
Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Horiguchi.
Uru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Uru.
A head kick by Uru misses
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horiguchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horiguchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horiguchi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uru moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Uru tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Uru staying out of range there.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horiguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Uru's head.
Horiguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Uru moved out of range.
Horiguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horiguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uru cracks Horiguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uru slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Uru.
Uru throws a head kick that misses.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi throws a wild body kick that Uru sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Uru needs to keep his hands up - Horiguchi had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Uru down.
A big right from Uru misses.
A punch lands to the side of Uru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Uru.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Uru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Horiguchi does no damage.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Uru loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Uru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uru throws a sloppy head kick and Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Uru.
Horiguchi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Uru.
Uru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Horiguchi scores with a leg kick.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uru looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Uru finds it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uru.
A punch lands to the side of Uru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uru lands a head kick! #T1#
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi needs to keep his hands up - Uru had a free shot at his head there.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Uru.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uru misses with a head kick.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Uru saw that one coming.
Uru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Uru throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Uru as he connects with a hook.
Uru scores with a hook.
Uru closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Uru.
Horiguchi tries to land a front kick but Uru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horiguchi.
A jab from Horiguchi does it's job there.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Uru down.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a hook.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi scores with a nice strike.
Horiguchi cracks the inside of Uru's front leg. #T3#
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horiguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uru under the eye.
Uru throws a right hand that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uru tries a head kick but it misses.
Uru misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uru.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uru throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uru misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Horiguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Uru.
Uru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horiguchi connects with a single shot there.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Uru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uru might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Uru.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Uru throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uru closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Uru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Uru throws a head kick but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Uru on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horiguchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uru's calf.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Uru.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Uru.
Uru throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uru tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uru misses with an uppercut.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uru looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Uru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horiguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Uru.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horiguchi lands a really nice looking cross but Uru seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Horiguchi there.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horiguchi momentarily.
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Horiguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Uru.
Horiguchi lands with a straight right. Uru didn't see that one coming.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
A big right from Horiguchi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Uru.
Decent striking displayed by Horiguchi there.
Uru misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Uru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uru throws a head kick that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi stuns Uru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horiguchi connects with a looping right hand.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uru.
Uru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Uru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Horiguchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Horiguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Uru.
Uru on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uru throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uru's head.
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horiguchi lands a jab to Uru's midsection.
Uru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uru moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
Uru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Horiguchi scores with a body shot.
Horiguchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uru's head backwards.
Uru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Uru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Horiguchi takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Uru.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horiguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!

A very excited looking Kyoji Horiguchi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 24, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 2140 p4p, 107 weight class) and Dixie Pablo Khakhold (ranked 262 p4p, 35 weight class). Khakhold has chosen Penis song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




165 cm
33 yrs
140 lbs



168 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Uru closes the distance and pushes Khakhold back into the cage.

Khakhold successfully pulls guard.
Uru wants to control from the top but Khakhold keeps moving.
Uru is really struggling to control Khakhold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing that Uru has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khakhold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Uru has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (3) vs (0) Khakhold
Khakhold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru trying to control the action but Khakhold is working from the bottom.
Khakhold is trying to control Uru's posture but Uru avoids it.
Khakhold sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khakhold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khakhold is trying to maintain the position but Uru is very close to passing his half guard.

Khakhold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uru wants to take a breather but Khakhold is having none of it.

Khakhold looking for submissions off his back.
Khakhold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uru is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khakhold actively working from the bottom here.
Uru has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (6) vs (0) Khakhold
Khakhold wants to control but Uru is having none of it.
Uru trying to control but Khakhold is having none of it.
Khakhold can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold is trying to reverse the position but instead Uru has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Uru (9) vs (0) Khakhold
I really don't envy Khakhold right now.
Uru is riding his opponent, not letting Khakhold buck him off.
Uru keeps control of the position as Khakhold tries to break free.
Khakhold looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Uru doesn't have the hooks in and Khakhold manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (9) vs (2) Khakhold
Khakhold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khakhold trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khakhold wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
Khakhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khakhold working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Khakhold won't allow Uru to sweep him here.
Uru keeping full guard, as Khakhold tries to pass.
Khakhold trying to control but Uru is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru trying to keep a closed guard but Khakhold is proving a slippery customer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uru has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khakhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uru managing to control the position.
Uru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khakhold's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (11) vs (2) Khakhold

Khakhold has his foot on Uru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uru works his way back into a safe position though.
Uru stays in close to Khakhold's body and controls the position.
Khakhold trying to keep a closed guard but Uru is proving a slippery customer.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Khakhold is keeping the position.

Khakhold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uru trying to control but Khakhold is working from the bottom.
Uru sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Uru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khakhold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uru has managed to get both his arms back between Khakhold's legs - danger averted.

Khakhold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Uru is sitting in close to Khakhold's body. Khakhold has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Uru is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Uru is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Khakhold.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
An out of breath Dixie Pablo Khakhold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 23, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 2138 p4p, 107 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 3412 p4p, 380 weight class). Sagaki has chosen Crazy Nights - Loudness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




165 cm
33 yrs
140 lbs



172 cm
21 yrs
147 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Uru has closed the distance and engaged Sagaki in a clinch.
Sagaki is trying to drag Uru to the mat but Uru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uru has Sagaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sagaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sagaki tries to pull guard but Uru holds him up against the cage and eventually Sagaki drops back down to his feet.
Sagaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uru smiles and moves away.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.

Sagaki gets tackled into the cage by Uru. Uru maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sagaki.

Uru is trying to trip Sagaki. He has hold of a leg but Sagaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Uru persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (0) Sagaki

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Uru advances to half guard.
Uru trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is trying to control but can't.

Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uru pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Uru has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Uru is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Uru is pressing down on Sagaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sagaki is holding on for now.
Uru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sagaki is looking to control Uru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagaki avoid being mounted?
Uru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to free his trapped foot but Sagaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Uru is controlling well.
Sagaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Uru is taking a breather. Sagaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sagaki is controlling Uru's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sagaki is trying to maintain the position but Uru is very close to passing his half guard.
Sagaki tries to get to full guard but Uru has control of the leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sagaki tries to roll over but Uru keeps him under control.
Sagaki wants to control but Uru is keeping busy.
Uru is taking a breather. Sagaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Sagaki wants to control but Uru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Uru is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Uru works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (5) vs (0) Sagaki

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uru is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagaki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Uru controlling the position from side mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is not content to let Uru control the position.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Sagaki's face as Uru controls the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to bench press Uru off him but Uru keeps the position.
Uru is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Uru takes a little break here. Sagaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sagaki is looking to reverse the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is holding Uru down, trying to stall.
Uru controlling the position from side mount.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru taking a breather here.
Uru trying to control the action but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Uru working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uru takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After the fight, Yas Uru was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 2125 p4p, 111 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 6974 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




165 cm
33 yrs
140 lbs



163 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Uru closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (0) Aoki

Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Uru defends easily.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Uru trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Uru won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uru won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.

Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Uru from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uru preventing the sweep.
Uru sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Uru from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uru is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru passes into half guard.
Uru trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (2) Aoki
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Aoki is looking for a kimura but Uru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.

Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Uru still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Uru has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Uru (6) vs (2) Aoki
The referee asks Uru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uru prefers to stall for the moment though.
Uru trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aoki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Uru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uru wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Uru is really struggling to control Aoki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uru trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (6) vs (4) Aoki

Aoki is working for a kimura but Uru is defending it quite comfortably.

Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.

Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.

Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Uru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uru is looking to control Aoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uru avoid being mounted?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control. Uru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Uru has his hands clasped together around Aoki's back. He's all about the action.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Uru defending well.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Uru is working away.

Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Uru is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Uru is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Uru dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (8) vs (4) Aoki
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uru is controlling the pace.
Aoki is in trouble now - Uru has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (11) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki is trying to reverse the position but instead Uru has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Uru (14) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki staying busy and making it hard for Uru to control.

Uru is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Uru let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Uru controlling the positon.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Good control from Uru.
Uru controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Uru trying to control.
Aoki tries to escape but Uru has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uru is trying to stick to Aoki's back but Aoki is turning into Uru. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Uru's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aoki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (14) vs (6) Aoki
Uru managing to control the position.
Uru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (16) vs (6) Aoki
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uru is one step ahead there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru forces his way into half guard.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Uru is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets full guard.
Uru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uru pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uru wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (16) vs (8) Aoki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uru takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Yas Uru tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must train more.'.

 

Event: DFN#31 Von Ketler vs Killer     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Pearson looks to throw a body kick
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uru moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Pearson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uru, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
Pearson prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Uru can't break the clinch.
Pearson prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Uru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Uru shrugs off.
Uru working hard to break the clinch.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uru wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Pearson misses with some punches. #T1#
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uru avoids it.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uru's elbow.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
Uru blocks the elbow strike.
Uru is trying to break free.
Pearson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pearson crunches a lovely knee into Uru's ribcage.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Uru.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Uru.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uru's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uru is defending well for now.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries to work over Uru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Pearson moves forwards but Uru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uru lands with a nice body punch.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a left and a right that stings Pearson.
Uru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Uru fails to land with a series of punches.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pearson misses with the body kick
and Uru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uru circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a series of strikes. Pearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pearson lands the left hand.#CL#
Pearson pushes Uru up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Uru avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Uru is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Pearson tries a body shot but Uru blocks it.
Uru managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson. #BC2#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Uru works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Pearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uru appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pearson rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pearson thuds his shin into the meat of Uru's side.
Pearson tries to clinch but Uru moves away
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Uru takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pearson jabs at Uru's body.
Uru cracks Pearson with a good jab.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Pearson there.
Uru looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Uru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uru counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pearson lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
Pearson cracks the inside of Uru's front leg.
Pearson with a jab.
Pearson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uru will feel that in the morning.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Uru's belly button to the back.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Uru avoids a kick to the body.
Uru scores with a push kick.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Uru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Pearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Uru slips a straight right by Pearson.
Pearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pearson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uru will feel that in the morning.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Pearson misses with a kick to the body
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uru can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Pearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pearson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uru throws a counter combo.
Pearson misses with a body kick.#T2#
Uru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Uru pushes him off.
Pearson lands a nice shot to the body.
Uru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Uru.
Uru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range.#CL#
Pearson clinches up with Uru and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uru's elbow.
Pearson lands a good knee to the midsection. Uru won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uru wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson cracks Uru with a nice body shot.
Uru takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Yas Uru has been cut.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Uru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Uru is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Uru backwards. #BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Uru is avoiding it.
Uru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pearson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around?#T4#
Pearson lands a jab to the nose.
Uru scores with a shot to the body.
Uru swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uru slips a straight right by Pearson.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uru.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Uru slips the punch.
Pearson closes the distance but Uru moves to the side
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Uru gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yas Uru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru misses with a looping left.
Pearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uru tries a low kick but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson looks to land a body kick but Uru moved away.
Uru moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Pearson.
Pearson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru avoids the body shot from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uru blocks the body kick.
Uru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pearson wants to clinch.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Pearson manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Uru misses with the combination.
Pearson throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Uru scores with a spinning back kick!
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Uru misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pearson lands with a hook. Uru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Pearson catches Uru right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uru wants to land a leg kick but Pearson is out of range. #CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Uru is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Uru has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Uru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pearson cracks Uru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Pearson tries to land a leg kick but Uru saw it coming and moves away.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Pearson there.
Uru has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pearson.
Pearson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Pearson has Uru up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson tries to work over Uru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pearson. Uru shrugs it off though.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Uru tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Uru struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Uru shrugs off.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnny Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Uru throws a solid leg kick but Pearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uru.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Pearson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Pearson rushes Uru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uru presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uru is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Pearson!

 

Event: DFN#30 Denis vs Grossweiner     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Uru throws a body kick that misses.
Miller throws a series of punches but Uru avoids them all with ease.
Uru is trying to counter with his kicks.
Uru delivers a nice body kick.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Uru, which made it look bad.
Uru scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uru scores with a nice right hand.
Uru misses with a body kick.
Miller tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Uru is trying to stand. #T2#
Miller wants to control but Uru is keeping him busy.
Uru wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Uru is defending well.
Miller stops Uru from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Uru connects with a body shot.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uru throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uru sprawls well. Uru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Uru looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Uru throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Uru.
Uru slips a straight right by Miller.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uru is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Uru circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Uru looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Uru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Uru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller jabs Uru right on the nose. Uru blinks but takes it well.
Uru misses with a body kick.
Miller cracks Uru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uru tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uru misses with a kick to the body.
Uru throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Uru.
Uru thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Nice shot by Uru.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Josh Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
Uru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Uru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Uru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. #T2#
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Uru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miller if he has to take too many more of those.
Uru tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Uru drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Uru.
Yas Uru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick.
Uru misses with a body kick.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uru fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uru as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Uru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Uru.
Uru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uru unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Uru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Uru throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Uru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uru flicks out a counter leg kick but Miller steps away.
Miller throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Uru works Miller's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Uru looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Uru as Miller shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uru misses with a kick to the body
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Uru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Uru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a body kick that stops Uru in his tracks momentarily.
Miller throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru blocks a jab.#T1#
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Miller blocks it well.
Uru throws a shot to the body.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Uru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller connects with the punch.
Yas Uru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Uru throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Uru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Uru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uru's elbow.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Uru wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Uru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller wants to clinch up but Uru keeps it at a distance.
Uru leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uru. #T4#
Uru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Uru. #BC2#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uru takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Uru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Josh Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uru 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!

Yas Uru decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: DUEL#118 Stenberg vs Fagaro     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Uru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Uru throws a hook but Von Ketler blocks it.
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uru has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uru scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Ketler should have avoided that one.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.
Uru throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Uru throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ketler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Uru.#T1##TD#
Von Ketler looking to score a takedown here. Uru is defending well but Von Ketler drives through and ends up in Uru's guard.
Uru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Ketler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uru tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to advance position but Uru won't allow it.
Uru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Uru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Uru dodges it nicely. #T2#
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uru is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uru is looking to get back to is feet but Von Ketler passes into side control.
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but Uru is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Von Ketler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uru rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Ketler's guard! Nice work there by Uru!
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Uru postures up.
Uru stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Uru gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Nice body kick from Uru.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler lands a nice looking body shot.
Uru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Ketler eats them both and turns towards Uru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Von Ketler avoids a kick to the body.
Uru takes one on the button.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab.
Uru throws a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Uru slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler connects with a body shot.
Uru staying out of range there.#T4#
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Ketler tries to bum rush Uru with a series of wild strikes but Uru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uru throws a nice looking combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Ketler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uru. Uru obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Uru is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Uru.
Von Ketler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uru at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Uru avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Ketler duly obliges.
Von Ketler takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Von Ketler manages to step out the way in time.
Von Ketler connects with a jab.
Von Ketler misses with a hook
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uru connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uru only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uru.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Uru blocks a jab.
Uru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uru looks for the body kick but Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Von Ketler catches Uru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Von Ketler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around?
Uru slips under a jab.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Uru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Uru.
Von Ketler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uru lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler stalks Uru and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uru's face. Uru staggers backwards, shaken.
Von Ketler throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Uru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uru.
Uru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uru misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler slips a jab from Uru.
Uru throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Uru ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Uru slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uru moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.#T4#
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Von Ketler 's knee.
Uru delivers a nice body kick.
Uru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Von Ketler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Von Ketler blocks it well.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.
Uru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Uru avoids the punch easily.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Von Ketler manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Uru is looking to slow Von Ketler down with leg kicks.
Uru lands with an overhand left.
Uru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uru is looking to land body kicks.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uru as he jumps to the side.
Von Ketler blocks a leg kick.
Uru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uru misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Uru looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range. #T1#
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Uru's head back.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uru loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.
Good exchange - Von Ketler coming out on top.
Von Ketler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uru pinned against the cage. Uru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Uru slams his shin into Von Ketler's torso.
Von Ketler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Von Ketler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uru manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Uru has wrist control.#SUB2#
Uru working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Von Ketler is working for a kimura but Uru is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Ketler scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Uru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uru tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Uru's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uru is holding on for now.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Uru is blocking nicely.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Uru is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Ketler throws a strike but Uru avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Ketler 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!

A determined Eksem Von Ketler didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: DUEL#110 Andersson vs Army     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1##CL#
Obama gets a clinch.
Uru blocking some punches. #BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uru tries to avoid it but Obama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uru to the ground. Uru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Obama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Obama seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Uru has recovered full guard.
Uru wants to stand and escape but Obama is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uru swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Uru has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Obama has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obama with a body shot.
Obama is looking to clinch.
Uru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uru wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obama is defended easily by Uru.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Uru stuffs the takedown.
Uru connects with an inside leg kick.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uru throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Obama scores with a takedown into Uru's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Uru has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Obama off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Obama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Obama has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Obama throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru misses with a looping left.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Uru tries to keep at a distance but Obama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uru's efforts to push away.
Uru wants to get back to striking at distance but Obama won't allow it. #T4#
Obama misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uru's elbow.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Uru prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama pushes Uru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uru wants to get back to striking at distance but Obama won't allow it.
Obama keeps control of Uru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uru counters with a left to the body.
Obama darts in looking for a takedown but Uru gets double underhooks and turns Obama into the cage.
A shot to the body from Obama misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Obama. Obama gets slowly back to his feet.
Obama works Uru's body with a nice hook.
Uru lands with a shot to the body.
Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama wants to clinch up but Uru keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obama off to one side.
Uru flicks out a counter leg kick but Obama steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uru. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obama with a body shot.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.#T1#
Uru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uru.
Uru scores with a shot to the body.
Obama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obama.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama shoots in for a double leg but Uru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uru throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Obama tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uru. #CL#
Obama pushes Uru up against the cage in a clinch.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Uru.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obama.
Uru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uru leaves Obama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obama tries to clinch there but Uru circles away. #TD#
Uru tries to sprawl but Obama drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Uru pushes Obama off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Obama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uru. Uru obviously looking to wear him down.
Uru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama tries to clinch up.
Obama shoots in and drives through. Uru sprawls well.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uru scores with a kick to the body.
Obama throws a combination that misses
and Uru counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Obama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uru quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Uru pushes Obama off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Uru. #TD#
Obama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uru's guard.
Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Uru is retaining full guard.
Obama is working hard here to advance position.
Uru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Uru wriggles free and stands up.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru motions for Obama to come forward. Uru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a left to the body.
Uru moves out of range as Obama strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obama scores with a sloppy right hand. Uru should have avoided that one.
Obama tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
Uru jabs Obama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uru dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Yas Uru seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Obama wants to clinch
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Obama was not able to check.
Uru misses with a low kick.
Obama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uru swivels and escapes.
Obama is looking to clinch.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Obama. Obama gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama shoots in for a double leg but Uru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Obama slips a jab and a cross from Uru.
Obama darts in trying to clinch
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Uru misses the body punch
and Uru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yas Uru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Obama closes the distance but Uru moves to the side
and Uru counters with a left and a right that stings Obama.
Obama throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obama's knee momentarily.
Obama has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick.
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obama misses with a takedown attempt - Uru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uru scores with a one two! Obama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uru swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Uru lands a body shot. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obama. #CL#
Obama darts in and clinches Uru up against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Uru. #BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama goes for a double leg but Uru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uru continues to drive forward.
Obama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uru.
Obama tries to clinch up.
Obama misses with a double jab
and Uru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obama's knee momentarily.#T4#
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Obama with a poor takedown
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama wants to clinch.
Uru lands a slapping body shot.
Barack Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Uru moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yas Uru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!

A less than humble Yas Uru misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: MMMA 51 Cortez vs Legstrong     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Monteban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uru lands with a shot to the body.
Monteban with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricardo Monteban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uru slaps away a takedown attempt from Monteban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monteban throws a hook but Uru avoids it easily.
Uru tries to land a front kick but Monteban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monteban is looking to counter the offense by Uru and move into the clinch.
Uru moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Monteban moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monteban misses with a leg kick
and Uru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Monteban is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Uru checks a leg kick.
Uru blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Monteban scores with a hook to the body. Uru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monteban cracks Uru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Monteban counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monteban won't allow Uru to get back to his feet.
Monteban throws a big elbow that misses.
Monteban won't allow Uru to get back to his feet.
Monteban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Uru manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Monteban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uru's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Monteban
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monteban thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteban lands with a right hand.
Uru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uru has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Uru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Monteban manages to step out the way in time.
Uru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monteban's calf.
Monteban tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Monteban tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monteban with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru tries a head kick but it misses.
Monteban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monteban tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monteban somewhat.
Monteban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uru.#T3#
Monteban just misses with a punch to the body.
Uru tries to land a leg kick but Monteban saw it coming and moves away.
Monteban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Monteban is wise to it.
Monteban tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Monteban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uru's head.
Monteban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monteban thinking.
Uru jabs at Monteban's body.
Monteban misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Uru moved away.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Uru.
Monteban misses with a hook to the body
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Monteban 's knee.
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Monteban. Monteban gets slowly back to his feet.
Uru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Monteban scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uru prevents Monteban from improving position.
Monteban throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Monteban crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monteban misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monteban trying to control the action but Uru is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Monteban blocks the body kick.
Monteban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Monteban scores with a shot to the body.
Monteban missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monteban avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Uru.
Monteban scores with a push kick.
Monteban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monteban moves out of range as Uru throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uru checks a leg kick.
Monteban throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monteban scores with a jab to the body.
Uru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.#T1#
Uru misses with a body shot.
Monteban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monteban scores with a nice body kick.
Uru throws a body kick that misses
and Monteban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uru blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Monteban drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
Monteban postures up in Uru's guard and throws a big left but Uru blocks it.
Monteban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monteban trying to control but Uru is working from the bottom. #T2#
Monteban is stalling in the full guard.
Monteban throws a big elbow that misses.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monteban.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Uru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##ES2#
Uru wriggles free and stands up.
Monteban misses with an uppercut
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Uru.
Uru avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Uru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uru takes a swing at Monteban's ribcage but misses.
Monteban misses with a right hand
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monteban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uru. Monteban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban is looking to counter the offense by Uru and move into the clinch.
Yas Uru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uru lands with a hook. Monteban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monteban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monteban.
Monteban looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range.
Uru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monteban to score with a decent uppercut.
Uru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monteban. Monteban obviously looking to wear him down.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monteban takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Uru!
Monteban wants to clinch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteban throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
Uru throws a big counter head kick but Monteban avoids it with no problem.
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 Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uru lands a body shot.
Monteban looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
Monteban backing away here, and Uru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Uru throws a lazy right hand but Monteban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uru throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Monteban.
Monteban looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Monteban manages to step out the way in time.
Monteban looks to land a left hand but Uru moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Monteban throws a lazy right hand but Uru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monteban with a body shot.
Uru keeps Monteban at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monteban. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Uru. That snapped Monteban's head back.
Monteban misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Uru misses.
Uru swats away the attempt to clinch by Monteban.
Uru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monteban connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uru. Uru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monteban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uru.
Uru throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monteban.
Monteban closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Monteban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uru but Uru pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Monteban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uru misses with a looping right.
Uru punishes Monteban's body with a nice straight punch.
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monteban misses with a hook.#CL#
Monteban clinches up with Uru and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Monteban lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monteban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Monteban's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monteban has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monteban throws a head punch that misses.
Uru tries to break the clinch but Monteban is controlling the position.
Monteban lands with a right to the head.
Monteban is stalling here. #BC2#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Monteban throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Uru was covering up waiting for the punch and Monteban finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monteban is looking to work some ground and pound but Uru has wrist control.#T4#
Monteban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monteban has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monteban postures up in Uru's guard and throws a big left but Uru blocks it.
Monteban makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Uru pushes Monteban off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uru misses with a straight left.
Uru just misses with a punch to the body.
Monteban throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Monteban tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru missing with a left hand there. Monteban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monteban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uru can pounce on him.
Monteban throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Uru throws out a counter right but Monteban avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Monteban.
I think Monteban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Monteban!

A victorious Ricardo Monteban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 25     
Date:   Nov 01, 2017
#R1#
Uru scores with a nice right hand.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Uru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uru swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Cartwright was not able to check.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Uru sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uru throws a big counter combination but Cartwright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Nice sprawl there from Uru as Cartwright shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Uru gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uru throws a right and a left that Cartwright avoids nicely.
Cartwright tries to move into range but Uru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Uru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Uru connects with a leg kick. Cartwright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Cartwright pushes Uru up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Uru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uru gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uru looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uru.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uru circles away.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uru looks to land a body kick but Cartwright moved away.
Cartwright's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright dives in and grabs Uru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uru pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uru throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Nice body kick from Uru.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cartwright scrambles back to his feet.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uru lands a front kick.
Clint Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uru jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Uru with a jab.
Uru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright wants to clinch but Uru slips to the side
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Cartwright dives in and grabs Uru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uru pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.#TD2#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uru is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartwright asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uru has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uru is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cartwright is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru 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.
#R2#
Uru scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uru pinned against the cage. Uru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uru avoids it really well and circles away.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uru pinned against the cage. Uru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Uru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cartwright defending well as Uru loads up on a big left hand.
Uru throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Uru slams his shin into Cartwright's torso.
Uru throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Uru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uru is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Uru circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright darts in trying to clinch
and Uru counters with a good, hard body kick but Cartwright shrugs it off. #T2#
Uru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Uru moves away
and Uru counters with a big head kick but Cartwright shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Uru gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cartwright really felt that one!
Uru misses with a body kick.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright is looking to clinch. #T3#
Uru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Cartwright takes one on the button.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Uru is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Uru.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Uru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Uru does it's job there.
Uru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright wants to clinch but Uru slips to the side
and Uru counters with an outside leg kick.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a body kick that stops Cartwright in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Uru.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Uru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Cartwright rushes Uru and presses him up against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Uru has him pressed against the cage.
Uru is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Uru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright keeps control of Uru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Cartwright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uru uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Uru stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
Uru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice jab there from Uru.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Uru throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright closes the distance but Uru moves to the side
and Uru counters with a left and a right that stings Cartwright.
Uru clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Uru.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uru. That's going to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Uru counters with a leg kick.
Yas Uru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.#T2#
Uru lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright moves to clinch but Uru breaks away
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cartwright tries to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cartwright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Uru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Uru manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Uru.
Uru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uru defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Uru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uru scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cartwright wants to clinch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cartwright will feel that in the morning.
Uru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cartwright. That did some damage!
Good work by Cartwright as he checks the leg kick.
Uru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cartwright on the side of the head.
Clint Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Uru scores with the left hand. Cartwright knows he should have avoided that one.
Uru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uru wants it to stay on the feet.
Uru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cartwright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Uru.
Uru throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Uru.
Uru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Uru, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Uru against the cage but Uru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uru avoids the head kick by Cartwright.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cartwright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Uru - the referee stops the clock and Cartwright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Uru. Cartwright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yas Uru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uru, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!

After the fight, Yas Uru was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: MMMA 40: Spector vs Sorokov     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1#
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range.#CL#
Queen gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Queen.
Uru working hard to break the clinch.
Uru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Queen has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Queen works over Uru's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Queen clinches up with Uru and pushes him back against the cage.
Queen wants a takedown. #TD#
Queen gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Uru manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Queen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Uru manages to break the clinch.
Queen throws a push kick but Uru slaps the foot to one side.
Queen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
Good exchange - Queen coming out on top.
Queen misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Uru throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uru as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen lands with a kick to the temple. Uru shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a combination
and Uru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Queen's knee momentarily.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Uru checks a leg kick nicely.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Uru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uru throws a push kick but Queen slaps the foot to one side.
Queen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Queen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Queen wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
Uru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Queen is controlling him.
Queen passes Uru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uru wants to stand back up but Queen manages to pass into side control. #T4#
Uru dodges the ground and pound from Queen.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Uru is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Queen wants to control but Uru is keeping him busy.
Queen is really struggling to control Uru but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Uru walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Uru gets caught napping as Queen dives in and scores a takedown. Uru manages to retain guard.#SU#
Queen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Queen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a push kick but Uru slaps the foot to one side.
Queen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Queen moves in looking to clinch but Uru pushes him off.
Yas Uru seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Uru swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Queen blocks it well.
Oliver Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uru.
Queen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru wants to break free but Queen has control.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Queen tries to work over Uru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen wants to stall.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uru after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Queen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uru tries to circle away but Queen has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Uru. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
Uru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Queen.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Queen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uru, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Uru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Uru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Uru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Queen drives through with a takedown into Uru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Uru is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Queen misses with some punches. #T4#
Queen prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Queen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru scores with a one two! Queen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Queen misses
and Uru counters with a left and a right that stings Queen.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen shoots for a takedown but Uru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Queen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yas Uru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Uru is predictable there
and Queen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queen.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Queen blocks it well.
Uru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Queen is wise to it.
Uru swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Queen blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUru.
Queen throws a sloppy body shot
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Queen lands with an overhand left.
Queen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uru counters with a two punch combo.
Queen scores with the left hand. Uru knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Uru.
Queen darts in trying to clinch
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uru.
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!
Uru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Queen manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Queen.
Queen delivers a nice body kick.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Queen tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Uru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uru is trying to push Queen away but Queen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Queen misses with some punches.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Queen tries to stall but Uru uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Uru blocks an uppercut.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uru up against the cage.
Queen is looking to control Uru's arms but Uru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Queen has his back to the cage.
Uru wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
Queen is pushing Uru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Uru, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uru.#CL#
Queen clinches with his opponent.
Queen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Queen lands a left hand.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uru is trying to break free.
Queen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen tries for a takedown but Uru circles away easily
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oliver Queen.
I think Queen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!

Oliver Queen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Vesala darts in and clinches Uru up against the cage.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Uru.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uru is trying to force a seperation but Vesala has the dominant position.
Vesala lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Vesala.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uru prevents a body shot from Vesala. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Uru misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uru backs up against the cage.
Vesala tries to clinch up.
Uru feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Vesala pushes Uru up against the cage in a clinch.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala is controlling him.
Uru blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesala.
As Vesala backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Uru's head coaches at Hard Knocks Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vesala tries to clinch up
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Vesala tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Vesala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vesala looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
Uru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Timo Vesala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vesala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uru or not.
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala has him pressed against the cage.
Vesala misses with a body punch.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Uru manages to break the clinch.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Vesala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uru.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uru.
Vesala misses with the combination.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Vesala darts in trying to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru throws a push kick but Vesala slaps the foot to one side.
Vesala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Uru throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Vesala has closed the distance and engaged Uru in a clinch. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A jab from Vesala misses.
Uru throws a counter high kick but Vesala was just alert enough to avoid it.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vesala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vesala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Vesala throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Vesala does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uru thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vesala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uru delivers a nice body kick.
Vesala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uru looks to land a right hand but Vesala moved out of range.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uru counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vesala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uru tries to avoid it but Vesala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uru to the ground. Uru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uru thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Vesala clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vesala throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala looks to clinch
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru is winning the standup battle so far.
Vesala has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala throws a right hand that Uru ducks under and follows up with a left that Uru also avoids with ease.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Vesala manages to avoid it.
Vesala misses the shot to the body.
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Vesala throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
Vesala moves in looking to clinch but Uru pushes him off.
Vesala shoots and misses
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vesala or perhaps it was just good defense by Uru, which made it look bad.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vesala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vesala off to one side.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Vesala blocks the low kick.
Vesala misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Vesala connects with a nice looking jab.
Vesala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uru defends well and Vesala ends up having to push Uru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Vesala backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala wants to stall. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uru swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Vesala moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Vesala on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vesala misses with some punches.
Vesala misses with the head strike.
Vesala misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uru.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uru as Vesala tries to tie him up.
Vesala struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala is controlling him.#T4##BC#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vesala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uru misses with an uppercut.
Vesala is looking to clinch.
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Vesala with a poor takedown
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vesala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vesala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Uru tries to keep at a distance but Vesala has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Uru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Vesala gets a clinch.
Vesala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uru's efforts to push away.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Vesala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uru's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Uru has had enough of the clinch but Vesala keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vesala lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Uru blocks an uppercut.
Vesala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vesala can turn it around.#T1##BC#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Vesala wants to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala sizes up Uru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Vesala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uru, pushing him back against the cage.
Vesala digs a right hand underneath Uru's ribcage. Uru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vesala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Uru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab by Vesala.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesala misses the target.
Uru throws a quick counter head kick but Vesala was just out of range.
Vesala with a poor takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vesala tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru tried to counter with a leg kick but Vesala avoided it.
Vesala wants to clinch.
As Vesala looks to move away, Uru throws a big counter combo but Vesala just gets out of the way.
Vesala misses with a combination
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vesala tries for a takedown but Uru circles away easily
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a head kick. That will keep Vesala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Vesala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru scores with the left hand. Vesala knows he should have avoided that one.
Vesala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vesala looks to clinch
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vesala cracks Uru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vesala moves to clinch but Uru breaks away
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vesala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vesala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vesala closes the distance but Uru moves to the side
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vesala misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vesala connects with a right hand. Uru shakes it off.
Vesala tries to clinch up
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vesala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Vesala digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Vesala darts in trying to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yas Uru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uru, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!

A very excited looking Yas Uru rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: MMMA 28: BJ vs Canuel     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Eugemia blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eugemia.
Eugemia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uru.
Eugemia misses with a double jab
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eugemia cracks Uru with an open hand slap.
Eugemia scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugemia.
Eugemia throws a leg kick
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Eugemia missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugemia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eugemia throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugemia thuds a left hand into Uru's body.
Eugemia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Eugemia. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Eugemia misses
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eugemia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uru throws a fast counter high kick but Eugemia manages to duck under it in time.
Eugemia misses with a hook to the body
and Uru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Eugemia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Uru throws out a counter right but Eugemia avoids it with no problem.
Uru slips under a jab.
Uru is trying to counter with his kicks.
A combination from Eugemia does no damage.
Eugemia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Eugemia throws a series of punches but Uru avoids them all with ease.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugemia.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eugemia misses with an uppercut.
Uru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eugemia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Uru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eugemia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eugemia misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uru feints and then cracks Eugemia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugemia down.
Eugemia throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugemia.
Uru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Uru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eugemia throws a combination that misses
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick.
Eugemia misses with a double jab
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Eugemia misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Eugemia is predictable there
and Uru counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eugemia throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eugemia blocks it well.
John Eugemia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugemia swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uru misses with an uppercut. Eugemia saw that one coming.
Eugemia throws a right hand that Uru ducks under and follows up with a left that Uru also avoids with ease.
Uru throws a fast counter high kick but Eugemia manages to duck under it in time.
Eugemia throws a nice looking combination but Uru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eugemia is looking to wear down Uru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uru throws a hook but Eugemia avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Eugemia feints a jab promting Uru to slip. Eugemia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eugemia scores with a one two! Uru had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eugemia misses with an uppercut.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Eugemia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Eugemia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eugemia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Eugemia throws a combination that misses
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Uru blocks the low kick.
Eugemia swinging wildly here.
Uru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Uru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eugemia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eugemia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uru in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Uru scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Eugemia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uru slips a straight right by Eugemia.
Uru counters with a body kick.
Eugemia misses with a combination
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick.
John Eugemia is winning the standup battle so far.
Uru moves away from the strike by Eugemia.
A combination from Eugemia does no damage.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Eugemia misses with a double jab
and Eugemia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eugemia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Eugemia missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugemia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Eugemia. Those never looked like landing.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eugemia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uru scrambles back to his feet.
Uru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uru throws the left hand but Eugemia avoids the punch easily.
Eugemia just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Eugemia. Those never looked like landing.
Eugemia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eugemia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eugemia moves out of range of the body kick.
Eugemia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eugemia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugemia moves in looking to clinch but Uru pushes him off.
Uru throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Eugemia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uru checks a leg kick.
Uru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Eugemia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eugemia connects with a jab.
Eugemia misses with a series of wild punches.
Uru is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
Uru feints a counter leg kick.
Uru swings widly with a right hand
and Eugemia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eugemia scores with a jab.#T1#
Eugemia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugemia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uru.
Uru throws a fast counter high kick but Eugemia manages to duck under it in time.
Uru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eugemia throws a series of punches but Uru avoids them all with ease.
Eugemia scores with a sloppy right hand. Uru should have avoided that one.
Eugemia swinging wildly here.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Uru, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Eugemia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.
Uru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eugemia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Uru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uru staying out of range there.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugemia tries to bum rush Uru with a series of wild strikes but Uru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Eugemia does no damage. #T3#
Eugemia throws a combination that misses
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eugemia blocks the body kick.
Eugemia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eugemia looks to land a combination but Uru avoids it well.
Uru throws out a counter right but Eugemia avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eugemia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uru throws a counter combo.
Uru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugemia throws out the jab.
Uru counters with a body kick.
Eugemia throws a right hand that Uru ducks under and follows up with a left that Uru also avoids with ease.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eugemia misses with a double jab
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Eugemia fails to land with a series of punches.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eugemia throws a right hand that misses
and Eugemia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eugemia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eugemia.
Eugemia scores with the left hand. Uru knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Eugemia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eugemia 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Eugemia!

A victorious John Eugemia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: USFC 153     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Uru tried to counter with a leg kick but Brooks avoided it.
Brooks misses with a body punch
and Uru counters with a solid body kick.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooks throws the left hand but Uru avoids the punch easily.
And Uru counters with a quick kick to the body but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brooks avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks scores with a sloppy right hand. Uru should have avoided that one.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Uru slips the punch.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uru scores with a head kick.
Uru takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Uru throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Uru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uru slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Brooks misses the body punch
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Uru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brooks throws a leg kick
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Uru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.#T2#
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!
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Uru staying out of range there.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uru throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Brooks does no damage.
Uru throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Uru.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Brooks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brooks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reginald Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Uru back into the cage.#T3#
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Uru wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uru blocks an elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uru tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Uru.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uru's defenses.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Uru avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Uru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Uru controls the action. #T4#
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uru appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brooks lands a nice hook to Uru's body. Uru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brooks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uru on the side of the head.
Brooks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Uru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brooks avoids it.
A jab from Brooks does it's job there.
Brooks throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks punishes Uru's body with a nice straight punch.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brooks misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooks is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Uru.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Uru.
Brooks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Brooks tries to land a body kick
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uru.
Brooks avoids a kick to the body.
Brooks connects with a looping right hand.
Brooks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uru counters with a solid body kick.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Brooks misses.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brooks misses with a hook
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Uru.#T2#
Uru misses with an uppercut.
Brooks throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brooks just manages to avoid it.
Brooks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Brooks misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks lands with a right hand.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uru's sensitive parts.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brooks looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Brooks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Brooks connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Uru.
Uru is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brooks really felt that one!
No joy there for Uru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Brooks.
Uru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Uru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brooks's knee momentarily.
Uru moves out of range as Brooks throws a body kick.
Uru tried to counter with a leg kick but Brooks avoided it.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uru lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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 Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks connects with a high kick.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks misses with a leg kick
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru throws a wild body kick that Brooks sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Brooks misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru blocks a head kick by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Uru sizes up Brooks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uru's head.#T1#
Brooks lunges at Uru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uru's hand.
Nice cross by Uru.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brooks - the referee stops the clock and Uru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brooks. Uru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Uru avoids them all with ease.
Brooks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brooks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brooks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uru blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Reginald Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Uru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks misses with a body shot
letting Uru counter with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brooks really felt that one!
Decent striking displayed by Brooks there.
Brooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uru avoids the body shot from Brooks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brooks - the referee stops the clock and Uru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brooks. Uru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Brooks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Brooks lands a lovely overhand right.
Brooks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brooks throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Uru.
Brooks looks to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Uru tried to counter with a leg kick but Brooks avoided it.
Brooks scores with a jab. Uru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uru checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brooks scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Uru slips under a jab.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks tries to clinch but Uru moves away
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brooks really felt that one!
Uru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brooks tries to counter with a clinch but Uru shakes him off and moves away.
Good leg kick by Brooks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brooks throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reginald Brooks.
Well Brooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Brooks!

 

Event: USFC 145     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Uru moved out of range nicely.
And Uru counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns blocks it.
Uru throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uru slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uru's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uru's head backwards.
Uru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Uru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Burns throws a push kick but Uru slaps the foot to one side.
Burns wants to slow Uru down by chopping away at his legs.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Uru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uru.
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Uru does no damage.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns throws a low kick but Uru avoids it.
Uru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good shot there by Burns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns scores with a head kick.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uru moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick. #T3#
Burns punishes Uru's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns misses the jab.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Uru's leg but Uru calmly moves out of range.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
Uru checks a leg kick nicely.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Uru as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Burns.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Uru moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uru takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Uru appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns misses with a kick to the body
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Burns lands a head kick. Uru smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns misses with a hook
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Burns throws a hook but Uru avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Uru is blocking nicely.
Burns misses with some punches.
Uru tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uru blocks a body shot from Burns.
Uru tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Uru avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Uru is out of range.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brady Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Burns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Burns has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brady Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uru moves away from the strike by Burns.
Uru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Good standup being displayed there by Uru as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Burns missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Burns backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns throws a body kick that misses
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Burns thows a leg kick but Uru checks it
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
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!
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uru slips under a jab from Burns.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Burns misses with a kick to the body
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uru.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns looks to throw a body kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uru misses with a right hand
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns throws a hook but Uru avoids it easily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns feints and then cracks Uru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uru down.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Burns throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Uru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Uru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Uru blocks the low kick.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Uru takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru checks a leg kick.
Burns throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
Uru tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Burns finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uru looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Burns looks to land a right hand but Uru moved out of range.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Uru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns tests Uru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns misses with a body punch
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Burns tries to work over Uru's front leg with a kick but Uru checks it.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Uru is out of range.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Burns misses with a body punch
and Uru scores with a counter punch that sends Burns to the canvas! Uru smells blood - he's punishing Burns with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Burns has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yas Uru!
After the fight, Yas Uru was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: USFC 141     
Date:   Feb 27, 2017
#R1#
Uru misses with a few strikes there.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Day throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
Lucky Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with a hook
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Uru avoids the body shot from Day.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a hook. Uru ducked under it nicely.
Day jabs Uru right on the nose. Uru blinks but takes it well.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru counters with a good, hard body kick but Day shrugs it off.
Uru throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Uru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Day will feel that in the morning.
Day connects with a body shot that sends Uru's belly button to the back.
Day looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming. #T2#
Uru misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Day misses the jab.
A big left from Day misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Day.
Day misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Uru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Day is rocked!
Uru misses with a kick to the body.
Day connects with a right hand. Uru shakes it off.
Day clobbers Uru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Day backs off Uru throws a huge counter combo but Day manages to avoid it all.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uru tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uru to the ground. Uru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uru feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Uru misses the target.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Uru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uru throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Uru misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Day throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Day throws a combination. Uru tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Uru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uru throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Uru lands a jab to the nose.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day throws a right hand that misses
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Day shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Uru eats them both and turns towards Day to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Uru should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day with a poor takedown
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day misses with an uppercut. Uru saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Day might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with an outside leg kick.
Uru misses with a looping right.
Day lands a jab.
Uru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Uru staying out of range there.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Uru slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uru.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Day manages to step out the way in time.
Yas Uru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Uru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day fails with the takedown
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Uru.
Day throws out a loose jab but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uru is trying to counter with his kicks.
Uru looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Uru is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Uru.
Day gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Uru moves out of range of the strikes.
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Uru unleashes a big counter combination but Day bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uru flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day misses with a left hand
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Uru connects with a solid leg kick.
Uru slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Uru flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
Day misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Day lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Day throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick.
Uru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Day misses with a left hand
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru walks into a left hand.
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 Lucky Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Uru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Day throws a lazy right hand but Uru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Day lands.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Uru's defenses.
Day is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uru under the eye.
Uru takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Uru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uru wants it to stay on the feet.
Day misses with a combination
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uru throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Uru scoring well with a low kick there.
Day throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with an outside leg kick.
Uru throws a head kick that misses.
Day misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uru slips under a jab.
Day moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUru.#T2#
Day swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Day 's knee.
Day throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick.
Day stuns Uru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day misses with a right hand
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day throws a hook to the side of Uru's head but Uru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Day really felt that one!
A jab from Day misses.
Uru moves out of range as Day strikes.
Uru moves out of range of the strikes.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Day blocks it well.
Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uru throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Day slips a jab from Uru.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Uru should have avoided that one. #T4#
Day misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Day misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a good, hard body kick but Day shrugs it off.
Uru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uru throws out the jab.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day shoots for a takedown but Uru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uru raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Day misses with a hook
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Uru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yas Uru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!

A very excited looking Yas Uru rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: USFC 135     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
A head kick by Alvarez misses
and Uru counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Uru to acknowledge the strikes.
Uru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good leg kick by Uru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Uru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
And Uru counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvarez blocks it.
Uru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Uru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Uru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
Uru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uru throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Uru blocks the elbow strike.
Uru avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Uru blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL2#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Yas Uru has been cut.
Alvarez tries to work over Uru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a solid body kick.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Uru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3##CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Uru avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Uru moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Uru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvarez swings for the body but Uru moves out of range.
Uru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez tries to work over Uru's front leg with a kick but Uru checks it.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Alvarez instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uru tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Uru avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Uru wants to break free but Alvarez has control.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Uru dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez. #BC#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Uru misses.
The fighters circling - Uru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yas Uru's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Uru has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uru moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Uru moves his leg out of the way.
Uru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru blocks the body kick.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Uru's leg. Uru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uru avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Uru has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Uru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uru.
Uru wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Uru jumps back.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yas Uru is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Uru sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Uru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.#T3#
Uru lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uru is able to avoid easily.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Uru breaks away
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Alvarez 's knee.
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uru looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Uru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Uru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
As Alvarez backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Uru avoids a kick to the body.
Uru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yas Uru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez wants to clinch.
As Alvarez backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Uru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Uru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uru blocks the elbow strike.
Uru blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Uru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A body shot lands from Alvarez.
Uru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Uru is trying to push Alvarez away but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uru avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez has Uru pressed against the cage, preventing Uru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uru avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Uru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Uru in a clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uru prevents a body shot from Alvarez. #T2#
Uru is trying to break free.#BC#
Uru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
Uru looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Uru avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uru is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uru counters with a leg kick.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Uru looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uru tries a head kick but it misses.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uru throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Uru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Uru's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Uru against the cage.
Uru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uru up against the cage.
Uru tries to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Uru prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Uru tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarez works on Uru's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!

After winning the bout, Michael Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: USFC 130     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mata - the referee stops the clock and Uru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mata. Uru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uru leaves Mata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mata throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body.
Mata throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body.
Uru misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mata to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru slips under a jab from Mata.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a right hand to the body.
Mata swings widly with a right hand
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mata.
Mata looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
A left and a right from Uru both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata has a takedown stuffed.
Mata backing away here, and Uru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uru dodges the punch combination from Mata.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata misses with a straight left.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mata swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Mata throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick.
Uru cracks the inside of Mata's front leg.
Mata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Urus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Mata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Uru throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Mata.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Uru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Uru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mata will feel that in the morning.
Mata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uru leaves Mata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Mata manages to step out the way in time.
Uru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mata with a nice cross.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uru on the side of the head.
Mata misses with a hook.#T4#
Mata misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata shoots for a takedown but Uru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uru throws out a counter right but Mata avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Uru counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uru as he jumps to the side.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Mata is wise to it.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mata misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata cracks Uru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata throws out a loose jab but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata throws a lazy body kick
and Uru counters with a right hand to the body.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mata really felt that one!#T1#
Uru blocks a jab.
Uru flicks out a counter leg kick but Mata steps away.
Uru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mata scores with a nice right hand.
Uru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mata lands a nice looking body shot.
Mata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mata is defended easily by Uru.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Mata misses with a hook.
Mata misses with a left hand
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata looks to land a left hand but Uru moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Mata.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Mata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uru unleashes a big counter combination but Mata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Uru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uru.
Mata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mata throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mata misses.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Mata finds it's target.
Uru looks to throw the jab but Mata is out of range.
Mata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uru slips a straight right by Mata.
Uru throws out a counter right but Mata avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Uru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mata.
Mata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uru looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata lands with a hook. Uru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uru enables Mata to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uru manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Uru is retaining full guard.
Uru wants to stand up but Mata is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Uru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Mata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mata blocks it well.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Mata is wise to it.
Mata misses with a body punch
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mata thinking.
Mata misses the body punch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Mata backing away here, and Uru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Uru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.#T1#
Mata fails to land the takedown.
Mata throws a jab but it's blocked by Uru.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mata.
A big left from Uru misses.
Uru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mata misses with a looping left.
A big left from Mata misses.
Uru throws a counter combo.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mata scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
A slow jab from Mata misses its intended target.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mata avoids the body shot from Uru.
Mata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
A jab from Mata misses.
Mata misses with a hook to the body
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Mata scores with a body shot.
Mata scores with a hook to the body. Uru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mata misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Mata misses.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mata.#T4#
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uru avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Mata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uru throws a fast counter high kick but Mata manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Mata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yas Uru.
I think Uru 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!

Yas Uru spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: USFC 125     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Miller lands with a cross. #CL2#
Miller has Uru up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller tests Uru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Uru moved away.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Uru seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Miller misses with the combination.
Josh Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to bum rush Uru with a series of wild strikes but Uru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Uru thinks about countering with a body kick.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Uru is looking for a counter combo.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Uru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Uru slips a straight right by Miller.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Miller is looking to clinch but Uru is avoiding it. #T2#
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Uru off balance momentarily.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
A leg kick checked by Uru.
Uru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uru appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Uru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Uru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uru slips a jab from Miller.#CL2#
Miller instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Uru manages to break the clinch.
Uru avoids the body shot from Miller.
It looked like Uru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
Uru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Uru counters with a leg kick.
Uru throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller unleashes a big counter combination but Uru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
Uru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Uru misses with a straight right.
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!
Uru drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller blocks a jab.
Uru with a nice cross.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Miller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uru is looking to counter with head kicks.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Uru pushes him off.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Uru sees coming a mile off.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Josh Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Uru gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.#BC#
Uru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Uru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Uru.
Miller misses with a hook. Uru ducked under it nicely.
Uru tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uru moves out of range of the strikes.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Miller digs a good hook to Uru's body.
Uru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
As Miller looks to move away, Uru throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Uru counters with a body kick.
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!
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uru misses the jab.
Uru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Uru swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Uru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller throws a series of punches but Uru avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Uru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Uru lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Uru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uru moves out of range of the body kick.
Uru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4##CL2#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Uru.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Uru's head.
Miller misses with some punches.
Uru avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Uru is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Uru blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Miller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Miller clinches up with Uru and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josh Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Uru's head.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uru lands a jab.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Uru takes one on the button.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a body kick that stops Miller in his tracks momentarily.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a leg kick.
Miller throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Uru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Uru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uru.
Uru lands the left hand.
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!
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Uru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.
Uru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Uru gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch. #T3##BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a body kick that misses
and Uru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
Uru misses with a straight right.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uru under the eye.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Uru blocks a jab.
Uru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Uru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
Miller fakes the leg kick and cracks Uru in the body.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Uru counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Uru to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Uru blocks the body kick.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Uru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Miller!

A victorious Josh Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Uru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Uru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uru is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to clinch but Uru moves away
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin wants to clinch but Uru slips to the side
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Uru shows good takedown defense.
Uru unleashes a big counter combination but Griffin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Uru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uru is keeping the position for now.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Griffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uru for as long as he can get away with.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Uru wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uru as he jumps to the side.
Uru throws out a counter right but Griffin avoids it with no problem.
Griffin shoots in but Uru avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Griffin shoots and misses
and Uru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Griffin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Griffin blocks it well.#TD#
Griffin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Uru was covering up waiting for the punch and Griffin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Griffin trying to control but Uru is working from the bottom.
Uru wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Uru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.#SU2#
Uru stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Uru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Uru is quick to defend against it.
Uru has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Uru shows good takedown defense.
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uru wants it to stay on the feet.
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but Uru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Yas Uru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Uru throws an overhand right that drops Griffin like a sack of potatoes! Uru dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yas Uru!
A less than humble Yas Uru misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PF 16 - Stewart vs Terror     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Wasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uru on the side of the head.
Wasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Wasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uru doesn't seem phased though.
Wasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasa.
Wasa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wasa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Wasa backs off Uru throws a huge counter combo but Wasa manages to avoid it all.
Wasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uru's hands.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasa.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wasa tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Wasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Uru feints a counter leg kick.
Uru looks to land a left hand but Wasa moved out of range nicely.
As Uru backs away, Wasa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wasa throws a nice looking combination but Uru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uru but Uru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Wasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Uru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Wasa.
Wasa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasa throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Wasa misses.
Uru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Uru finds it's way through Wasa's defenses.
Wasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Uru unleashes a big counter combination but Wasa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uru avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Uru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Uru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wasa.
Wasa throws a front kick aimed at Uru's knee but Uru avoids it well.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wasa misses with a leg kick
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Uru as Wasa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wasa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uru circles away.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa misses with a looping left.
Wasa is looking to slow Uru down with leg kicks.
Wasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uru is out of range and Wasa settles back down.
Uru blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.#T4#
Uru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wasa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uru defends well and Wasa ends up having to push Uru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasa misses with a jab to the body
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Wasa.
A swing and a miss from Uru.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa misses with a looping right.
Uru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wasa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wasa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wasa cracks Uru with a good jab.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Wasa.
Wasa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wasa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Wasa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasa throws a leg kick that misses.
Uru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uru blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a leg kick
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Wasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wasa thinking.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasa misses with a wild body shot.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Wasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wasa off to one side.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru with a nice cross.
A low kick from Wasa misses
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wasa throws a lazy head kick
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uru lands a jab to Wasa's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.#T2#
Uru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa throws a head kick that Uru semi-blocks.
No joy there for Wasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Wasa manages to step out the way in time.
Wasa misses with a low kick as Uru jumps back.
A nice side step and Uru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Uru.
A telegraphed right hand from Wasa misses the target.
Wasa tries to work over Uru's front leg with a kick but Uru checks it.
Wasa jabs Uru right on the nose. Uru blinks but takes it well.
Wasa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wasa throws the left hand but Uru avoids the punch easily.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wasa throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Wasa with a jab.#T3#
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wasa shoots in for a double leg but Uru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wasa.
Wasa connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wasa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wasa misses the jab.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasa.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Wasa does it's job there.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Wasa.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Wasa throws a hook but Uru avoids it easily.
Uru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa loads up on a big right hand but Uru slips the punch.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wasa blocks it well.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses
and Uru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wasa throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wasa catches Uru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uru looks for the body kick but Wasa saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Wasa misses
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa throws a head kick that Uru semi-blocks.
Wasa swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wasa misses with a leg kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uru circles away quickly and effectively.
Wasa misses with a double jab
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uru scrambles back to his feet.
Uru moves out of range of the leg kick from Wasa.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wasa blocks it well.
Wasa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wasa.
Wasa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wasa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uru is able to avoid easily.
Wasa wants to clinch up but Uru keeps it at a distance.
Uru moves out of range as Wasa strikes.
Good shot there by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a left hand
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uru.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uru lands with a hook. Wasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wasa throws a leg kick
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Uru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasa.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Uru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Masa Wasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Wasa throws a big shot that misses.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wasa throws a hook but Uru avoids it easily.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Uru is looking to slow Wasa down with leg kicks.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Uru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wasa lands a head kick. Uru smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Uru throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru slips a jab from Wasa.
Wasa misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a left and a right that stings Wasa.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa blocks the body kick.
Uru slips a jab from Wasa.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Wasa is wise to it.
No joy there for Uru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wasa throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.
Wasa throws a lazy right hand but Uru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wasa throws a lazy body kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Wasa.
Wasa throws a solid leg kick but Uru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wasa.
Uru misses with a kick to the body.
Wasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masa Wasa.
Well Wasa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Wasa!

After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru and Segey Taranin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




165 cm
26 yrs
140 lbs



166 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Taranin fails to land the takedown.
Taranin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Taranin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (0) vs (2) Taranin
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uru has managed to free his arm - good work.

Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uru defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taranin is looking for a kimura here.
Uru's coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (0) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin just content to control the position.
Uru tries to improve position but can't.

Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Uru holding on.
Uru is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taranin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uru is looking for a sweep.
Taranin trying to control the position but Uru is working away.

Taranin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uru rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taranin's guard! Nice work there by Uru!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (5) Taranin
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
Uru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (5) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Uru (7) vs (5) Taranin
Uru controlling from the full mount.
Taranin is trying to reverse the position but instead Uru has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Uru (10) vs (5) Taranin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uru doesn't have the hooks in and Taranin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (10) vs (7) Taranin
Uru can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is keen to just control but Uru is a slippery customer.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uru keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Uru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uru tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Uru defends it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (10) vs (10) Taranin
Who's going to make the next move?

Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uru is trying to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uru keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Uru (10) vs (12) Taranin
Taranin is looking to work his way around to Uru's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Uru is looking to get to half guard.
Uru is squirming around, avoiding Taranin's attempts to control the action.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Uru tries to improve his position but Taranin has taken his back! Taranin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Uru tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Taranin pushes Uru away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Segey Taranin!

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru and Shi Fu Tu. Fu Tu has chosen Klendathu drop as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shi Fu Tu enters the cage!




165 cm
26 yrs
140 lbs



172 cm
24 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shi Fu Tu!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fu Tu rushes Uru and presses him up against the cage.
Uru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fu Tu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uru has Fu Tu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fu Tu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fu Tu tries to pull guard but Uru won't allow it.

Fu Tu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uru uses from the top position.
Fu Tu is trying to keep Uru in close.
Our spies down at at Scotty's Yard inform us that Fu Tu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Uru controls from within his opponent's guard.
Uru stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uru controls the pace.
Uru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fu Tu's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fu Tu wants to get back to full guard.
Uru slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fu Tu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fu Tu wants to improve his position but Uru is controlling well.
Uru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fu Tu wants to control but Uru is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fu Tu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fu Tu wants to improve his position but Uru is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fu Tu is trying to control but Uru manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (3) vs (0) Fu Tu
Uru content just to control the position here.
Fu Tu can't escape the position.
Fu Tu keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Uru's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fu Tu can't escape the position.
Fu Tu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Uru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Uru prevents Fu Tu from improving his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Fu Tu is defending well.
Uru passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fu Tu!
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (6) vs (0) Fu Tu
Uru trying to control but Fu Tu is having none of it.
Fu Tu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Uru has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Uru (9) vs (0) Fu Tu

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uru slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fu Tu is trying to break free.
Uru gets his hands free as Fu Tu looks to control.
Uru really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fu Tu.
You can see the frustration on Fu Tu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Fu Tu right now.
Uru avoiding Fu Tu 's attempts to control his hands.
Uru controlling well, preventing Fu Tu from escaping the position.
Fu Tu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Uru controlling the action here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Uru is working for a submission of some sort.
Uru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Uru is looking to advance position but Fu Tu won't allow it.
Uru works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (12) vs (0) Fu Tu

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uru content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Fu Tu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fu Tu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Uru in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Uru advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Uru (14) vs (0) Fu Tu

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uru sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Uru trying to control but Fu Tu is having none of it.
Fu Tu working to try and regain half guard.
Uru tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to take his opponent's back but Fu Tu doesn't allow it.
Fu Tu has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Uru (17) vs (0) Fu Tu
Good control from Uru.
Fu Tu is in bad spot here.
Fu Tu breaks Uru's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (17) vs (2) Fu Tu

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Uru controlling the position.
Fu Tu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fu Tu postures up.
Fu Tu is stalling in the full guard.
Uru looking for a sweep. Not yet Uru, not yet.
Fu Tu wants to pass the guard but Uru is keeping the position.
Fu Tu preventing the sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fu Tu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uru haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Uru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (19) vs (2) Fu Tu
Fu Tu is trying to control but can't.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru is looking to take a break and control but Fu Tu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fu Tu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu being controlled here, momentarily.
Fu Tu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uru takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A very excited looking Yas Uru rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: PF 11 - Loveladdy vs Bresnar 2     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Uru misses with a left hand
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrow throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrow misses with a low kick as Uru jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Darrow there.
Darrow misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darrow misses with a shot to the body
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Uru.
A jab from Darrow misses.
Uru throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Darrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.
Uru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darrow's head backwards.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Uru.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uru misses the jab.
Darrow has a takedown stuffed.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Darrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uru throws a chopping leg kick but Darrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Darrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Uru was covering up waiting for the punch and Darrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Darrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Darrow connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uru wants to stand but Darrow is controlling the position. #T3#
Darrow wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
Uru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow looking to sit in guard and control but Uru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Uru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darrow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow wants to sweep here but Uru controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Uru lying in Darrow's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Darrow decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Uru taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru and Nuriel Leonard. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




165 cm
25 yrs
140 lbs



168 cm
44 yrs
147 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.

Leonard moves into the clinch.
Uru has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonard after a bit of a struggle.
Leonard tries to score a body lock takedown but Uru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uru prevents it.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard stops a takedown attempt from Uru.
Leonard looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru has Leonard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leonard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uru pulls his leg out and moves away.

Leonard closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leonard has Uru pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Leonard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uru tumbling to the mat - Leonard dives into Uru's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (0) vs (2) Leonard
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uru wants to get back to full guard.
Leonard stalling away here and it's allowed Uru to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonard has gone for a leg lock! Uru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonard's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (2) Leonard
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leonard holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonard has control of Uru's left arm, preventing Uru from doing any damage.
Uru won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Uru's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass.
Leonard pulls Uru in to control the position.
Uru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uru being controlled here momentarily.
Leonard being controlled here, momentarily.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uru won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Uru postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonard is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (4) Leonard
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uru looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonard's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (4) Leonard
Uru controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Uru slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet.
Leonard managing to control the position.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonard is retaining full guard.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uru sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Uru seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leonard for as long as he can get away with.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.

Uru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonard has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (6) Leonard
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Uru is retaining full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leonard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (4) vs (9) Leonard

Leonard tries for a kimura but Uru is defending well.
Uru tries to improve position but can't.
Uru can't do much from the bottom here.

Leonard tries for a kimura but Uru is defending well.
Leonard taking a break here but Uru is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru is looking for a sweep. Leonard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uru is controlling Leonard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leonard trying to control from Uru's half guard. Uru has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leonard trying to control but Uru is working from the bottom.
Uru is adopting a defensive guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Leonard has gone for a leg lock! Uru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonard's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (6) vs (9) Leonard
Uru advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru wants to free his trapped foot but Leonard is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard wins on points by 9 to 6.
Nuriel Leonard took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Prestige FC 66:     
Date:   Jun 19, 2016
#R1#
Monet throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monet throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
Monet throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.
Monet misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Monet throws a head kick that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Monet missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses.#TD2#
Uru drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Monet keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Monet keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass.
Uru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monet wants to sweep here but Uru controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monet keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass.
Uru is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uru misses with a body kick.
Uru scores with a shot to the body.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monet jabs Uru to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Monet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uru jabs at Monet's body.
Monet connects with a body shot that sends Uru's belly button to the back.
Monet throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru with the counter takedown but Monet avoids it easily.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monet works Uru's body with a nice hook.
Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Monet blocks it well.#T4#
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses.
Uru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Uru tries to counter it with a takedown but Monet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monet is looking to wear down Uru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monet thows a leg kick but Uru checks it
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uru avoids the head kick by Monet.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monet throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Monet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uru. Monet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range.
Monet moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boros Monet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Monet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uru lands with a nice body punch.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru moves away from the strike by Monet.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monet fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monet with a body shot.
Monet misses with a few strikes there.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monet throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a two punch combo.
Monet lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boros Monet is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Uru blocks the low kick.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Uru blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet misses with a low kick.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Monet throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
Monet misses with a wild body shot.
Uru throws a body shot but no joy.
Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monet misses with the combination.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Monet.
As Monet backs off Uru throws a huge counter combo but Monet manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Monet. #T3#
Monet tries a low kick but Uru avoids it.
Monet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uru.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
Uru blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Monet throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monet thinking.
Boros Monet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monet.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Monet.
Uru slips under a jab from Monet.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Monet.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monet throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uru feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Uru shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monet is trying to defend but Uru finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 Boros Monet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monet lands a right hook to the body.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses.
Uru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monet.
Uru moves forwards but Monet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monet throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Uru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monet defends it well.
Uru avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uru is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Monet.
A head kick by Monet misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Monet misses.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Monet misses.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monet misses with a combination #TD2#
so Uru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uru controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boros Monet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Uru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Uru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uru controlling from the top position. #T3#
Uru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Uru.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Uru looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Monet looking to control. #T4#
Uru slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uru wants to control from the top but Monet keeps moving.
Uru is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Uru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru landing some decent shots from guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yas Uru.
I think Monet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boros Monet!

Boros Monet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Prestige FC 63:     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru counters with a big head kick but Hopkins shrugs it off.
Uru has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hopkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Uru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uru.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Uru needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Uru should have avoided that one.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru blocks a jab.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Uru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikey Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Uru.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Mikey Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Uru's head but Uru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Uru's head.
Uru lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uru.
Uru slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Uru moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with a two punch combo.
Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.#T4#
Uru moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUru.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uru throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Uru connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Uru defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Uru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Uru shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Uru feints the counter takedown.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Uru's head back.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uru.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uru counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Hopkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a series of strikes. Hopkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings for the body but Uru moves out of range.
Mikey Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Uru walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Uru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Uru didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hopkins. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUru.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Uru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Uru counters with a big head kick but Hopkins shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uru moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
And Uru tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uru throws a head kick that misses
and Uru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins misses with a double jab
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Hopkins throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uru lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Uru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Uru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uru. #ES#
Hopkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Uru throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Hopkins throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
Uru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uru lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uru slips a jab from Hopkins.
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 Mikey Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins catches Uru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Uru ducks under and follows up with a left that Uru also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Uru throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Hopkins swings for the body but Uru moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uru slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins swings for the body but Uru moves out of range.
Uru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body.
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uru punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Uru avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Uru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Uru to acknowledge the strikes.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uru avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Uru is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Uru's head back.
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins. #ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Uru slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Uru. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Uru counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hopkins off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Uru follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hopkins was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yas Uru!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yas Uru waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Prestige FC 58: London 5     
Date:   Mar 31, 2016
#R1#
Kutsoo takes one to the chin there.
Kutsoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uru misses with a wild body shot.
Uru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uru leaves Kutsoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kutsoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutsoo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uru defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kutsoo tries to move into range but Uru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kutsoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uru circles away.
Kutsoo on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Uru lands a really nice looking cross but Kutsoo seems unphased.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Uru.
Uru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kutsoo if he has to take too many more of those.
Uru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kutsoo. Kutsoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Uru does it's job there.
Uru misses with a combination #TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Kutsoo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kutsoo looking to pass the guard.
Kutsoo works over Uru with some ground and pound from guard.
Uru wants to stand and escape but Kutsoo is having none of it.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uru is looking to stand up but Kutsoo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutsoo throws a strike but Uru rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kutsoo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Uru doesn't defend quickly enough and Kutsoo has managed to lock this one up! Can Uru escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kutsoo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarni Kutsoo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jarni Kutsoo thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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