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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 487 p4p, 704 weight class) and Willy Mataitai (ranked 70 p4p, 98 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Weismuller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant Be Touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller misses with a kick to the body
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weismuller ducks right into an uppercut from Mataitai.
Mataitai swats away the attempt to clinch by Weismuller.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
It seemed like Mataitai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller digs a good hook to Mataitai's body.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Mataitai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mataitai looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Nice shot by Weismuller.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mataitai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weismuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mataitai has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weismuller as Mataitai tries to tie him up.
Mataitai has had enough of the clinch but Weismuller keeps him there for the moment.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Weismuller tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mataitai throws an elbow but misses.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Weismuller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weismuller lands a body punch.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller misses with a combination
and Mataitai counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
A jab from Mataitai does it's job there.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mataitai avoids them all with ease.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mataitai lands a jab to Weismuller's midsection.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Mataitai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.
Weismuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mataitai, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Mataitai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller works on Mataitai's body with a couple of short punches.
Weismuller tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of Mataitai's head but Mataitai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Weismuller.
Weismuller moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
As Mataitai tries to get set, Weismuller tries to push him back and clinch up but Mataitai manages to avoid the attempt.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Mataitai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mataitai punishes Weismuller's body with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mataitai avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Weismuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller cracks Mataitai with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weismuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mataitai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weismuller with a body shot.
Weismuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mataitai.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mataitai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weismuller with a body shot.
Weismuller takes one on the button.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Mataitai slips the punch.
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and Mataitai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Weismuller's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weismuller doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Mataitai tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a low kick as Mataitai jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Weismuller throws a hook but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Weismuller drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Weismuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mataitai or not.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mataitai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weismuller's brow.
Mataitai is working Weismuller over against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller is leaning against Mataitai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mataitai has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mataitai.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller scores with a shot to the body.
Weismuller darts in trying to clinch
and Mataitai counters with a series of strikes. Weismuller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mataitai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mataitai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Mataitai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Mataitai fails to land with a series of punches.
Mataitai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai is rocked!
That has opened up Willy Mataitai's cut even more.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai is still on wobbly legs! Can Weismuller finish him?
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Mataitai seems to have recovered his senses.
Mataitai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Weismuller misses
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Mataitai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mataitai! But no joy.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Mataitai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the body
and Mataitai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Mataitai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mataitai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weismullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weismuller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mataitai.
Weismuller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weismuller rushes Mataitai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller scores with a shoulder strike.
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tommy Weismuller's cut is getting worse.
Mataitai digs a right hand into Weismuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weismuller's gas tank.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller pushes Mataitai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
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!
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller throws a sloppy body shot
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weismuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Weismuller. Those never looked like landing.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weismuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mataitai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body.
Weismuller tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mataitai scores with a shoulder strike.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai gets through Weismuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Tommy Weismuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mataitai momentarily.
Mataitai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Weismuller breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mataitai moves away
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Mataitai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mataitai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mataitai misses with a wild combination.
Mataitai slips under a jab.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Mataitai avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Mataitai.
I think Mataitai 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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