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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Bird (ranked 4524 p4p, 3040 weight class) and Love Yourz (ranked 477 p4p, 336 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 cm 27 165 2 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm 27 158 4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Very strong |
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Good wrestler Great elbows Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor Bird! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Love Yourz! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yourz lands a jab to the nose. We've been told by Bird's head coaches at Milkys Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bird missing with a left hand there. Yourz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yourz as he jumps to the side. Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yourz circles away. Yourz instigates a clinch. Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses. Bird tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position. Yourz lands a shoulder strike. Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position. Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him. Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him. Yourz has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yourz has managed to clinch.
Yourz prevents Bird from breaking the clinch. Yourz lands a nice elbow. Nice elbow from Yourz. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yourz circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yourz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice left hand lands by Yourz.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bird jumps guard and drags Yourz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yourz 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. Yourz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now. Yourz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yourz won't allow Bird to get back to his feet. Bird controls Yourz momentarily but Yourz frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bird lands a jab-cross combination. Love Yourz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yourz instigates a clinch. Yourz lands a damaging elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yourz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yourz has him pressed against the cage. Bird is trying to force a seperation but Yourz has the dominant position. Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yourz. Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses. Yourz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yourz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bird is trying to break free. Yourz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Yourz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Yourz. Yourz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away. Bird tries to break free but Yourz pushes him back against the cage. Bird takes an elbow to the temple. Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bird takes an elbow to the temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yourz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yourz prevents Bird from breaking the clinch. Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Yourz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird is rocked! Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yourz has him pressed against the cage. Bird takes an elbow to the temple. Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yourz throws a big uppercut that drops Bird! More strikes from Yourz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bird lies dazed against the cage as Yourz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Love Yourz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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