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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Hornblower (ranked 1674 p4p, 1934 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 224 p4p, 256 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroda moves away from the strike by Hornblower .
Kuroda loads up on a big right hand but Hornblower slips the punch.
Hornblower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuroda.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hornblower takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hornblower misses the shot to the body.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hornblower throws an overhand right that lands on Kuroda's shoulder, as Kuroda tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hornblower .
Kuroda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hornblower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuroda tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hornblower enables Kuroda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hornblower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hornblower is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kuroda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Hornblower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hornblower holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuroda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hornblower is on top in guard.
Kuroda working for a triangle but Hornblower defends it easily.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuroda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hornblower manages to get himself to full guard.
Hornblower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hornblower wants to sweep but no luck.
Hornblower is working hard here to advance position.
Kuroda tries to free his leg and advance position but Hornblower is retaining full guard.
Hornblower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hornblower working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Kuroda stopping the sweep attempt from Hornblower .
Hornblower managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that 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.
An inside leg kick from Hornblower misses.
Hornblower works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.
Hornblower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hornblower holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Hornblower scores with a hook to the body.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower has Kuroda pushed against the cage.
Hornblower avoiding damage.
Hornblower gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
Hornblower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuroda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Hornblower to work.
A bit of stalling here from Hornblower .
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuroda.
Hornblower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Hornblower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuroda with the counter takedown but Hornblower avoids it easily.
Hornblower has managed to clinch.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hornblower closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horacio Hornblower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda can't get the takedown.
Hornblower pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with an open hand slap.
Kuroda gets tackled into the cage by Hornblower . Hornblower maintains the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
Hornblower thows a body kick. Kuroda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower moves into range and clinches up with Kuroda.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroda slips under a jab.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Hornblower and move into the clinch position.
Hornblower has closed the distance and engaged Kuroda in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hornblower just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornblower forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornblower is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Hornblower presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower scores with a shot to the side of Kuroda's head.
Kuroda is rocked!
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kuroda to his knees! Hornblower keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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