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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gee Gutsu (ranked 1511 p4p, 1504 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 197 p4p, 196 weight class). Bofur Widenose told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutsu moves into the clinch.
Gutsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gutsu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gutsu manages to end up in side control.
Gutsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Widenose can't do much from the bottom here.
Gutsu trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom.
Widenose sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is looking to improve his position.
Gutsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gutsu working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widenose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gutsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Widenose is looking for a sweep. Gutsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widenose is not content to let Gutsu control the position.
Gutsu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Widenose reverses the position - he's now on top in Gutsu's guard.
Gutsu keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Gutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Widenose is proving a slippery customer.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.
Gutsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Widenose trying to control but Gutsu is working from the bottom.
Gutsu controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself.
Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widenose preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose slips nicely into half guard.
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura but Gutsu is defending well.
Gutsu tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.
Widenose is nestled in close to Gutsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gutsu is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Widenose stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gutsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gutsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutsu, not yet.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose preventing the sweep.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass.
Widenose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutsu pulls Widenose in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Gee Gutsu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gutsu throws a shot to the body.
Widenose circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Gutsu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gutsu throws a head kick that misses
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Gutsu didn't expect that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gutsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
Gutsu striking off his back but it's not causing Widenose any problems.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass.
Widenose works over Gutsu with some ground and pound from guard.
Gutsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Widenose is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Gutsu has control of Widenose's left arm, preventing Widenose from doing any damage.
Gutsu wants to hit a sweep here but Widenose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gutsu there!
Widenose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gutsu is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
Widenose landing strikes from the mount.
Gutsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gutsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Widenose is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu controlling Widenose's posture.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
Widenose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Widenose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widenose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gutsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gutsu is looking to clinch but Widenose is avoiding it.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Gutsu avoids it easily.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gutsu!
Gutsu is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Widenose working the ground and pound.
Widenose lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Gutsu is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose is working Gutsu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gutsu is trying to improve his position.
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Gutsu is defending well.
Widenose trying to control the action but Gutsu is working from the bottom.
Widenose wants to control for a moment but Gutsu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gutsu is not content to let Widenose control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gutsu wants to control the action here but instead Widenose manages to pass to full mount!
Widenose has control of Gutsu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gutsu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Widenose controlling the pace for now.
Widenose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gutsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Widenose is thwarting Gutsu's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing.
Widenose won't allow Gutsu to sweep him here.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Gutsu keeps moving.
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widenose is one step ahead there.
Widenose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gutsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Widenose wants to control but Gutsu is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gutsu is keen to just control but Widenose is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose tries to get to full guard but Gutsu has control of the leg.
Gutsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Widenose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutsu pulls his head out easily.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Gutsu is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widenose 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 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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