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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teshima Ryuu (ranked 3459 p4p, 4048 weight class) and Jose Lawson (ranked 392 p4p, 0 weight class). Teshima Ryuu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryuu tries to keep at a distance but Lawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryuu avoids it.
Ryuu has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
Ryuu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryuu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Ryuu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Ryuu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Ryuu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryuu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Ryuu.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson drops his hands momentarily and Ryuu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ryuu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuu rushes Lawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryuu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryuu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryuu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawson.
Lawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawson throws a head kick but Ryuu moves out of range.
Teshima Ryuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuu lands a jab to the head.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryuu.
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!
Ryuu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryuu up against the cage.
Lawson jumps guard but Ryuu stands there with Lawson around his waist. Lawson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryuu, which made it look bad.
Teshima Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lawson.
Lawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryuu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryuu.
Ryuu gets underhooks to prevent Lawson's takedown attempt.
Ryuu stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Ryuu throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ryuu duly obliges.
Ryuu lands a jab to the head.
Ryuu lands the left hand.
Ryuu scores with a nice strike.
Lawson is rocked!
Ryuu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawson.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryuu finish him?
Ryuu stuns Lawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawson looks winded!
Ryuu cracks a nice hook into Lawson's ribs.
Ryuu closes the distance and clinches.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryuu wants to break free but Lawson has control.
Lawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lawson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryuu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
Ryuu tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ryuu fails to land.
Ryuu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryuu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawsons head.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryuu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Ryuu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryuu lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryuu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryuu gets through Lawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryuu's efforts to push away.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a head punch that misses.
Ryuu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryuu.
Ryuu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawson tries a body shot but Ryuu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teshima Ryuu dominated that round.
That's time! Ryuu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryuu wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryuu.
Ryuu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryuu thuds his right hand into Lawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryuu stuns Lawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryuu scores with a jab to the body.
Ryuu connects with a body shot that sends Lawson's belly button to the back.
Lawson moves into range and clinches up with Ryuu.
Lawson wants the takedown. Ryuu is fighting it off but Lawson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryuu's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryuu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Ryuu.
Ryuu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryuu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryuu tries to circle away but Lawson has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryuu pushes Lawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Lawson jumps guard but Ryuu stands there with Lawson around his waist. Lawson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryuu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawson fails to pull guard.
Teshima Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lawson.
Ryuu is trying to break the clinch but Lawson has him pressed against the cage.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
Ryuu can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Ryuu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryuu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryuu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryuu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryuu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Ryuu lands a shot to the body.
Ryuu lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Ryuu.
Ryuu is trying to break the clinch but Lawson has him pressed against the cage.
Ryuu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Ryuu manages to get underhooks.
Lawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryuu's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Ryuu as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ryuu lands a shoulder strike.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
Ryuu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Ryuu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryuu.
Ryuu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but Ryuu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ryuu - that landed with a thud.
Ryuu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Ryuu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryuu wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson is working an open guard so Ryuu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryuu lands with a straight right. Lawson didn't see that one coming.
Ryuu cracks Lawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jose Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryuu pushes Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu working aggressively here.
Ryuu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryuu is pressed up against the cage. Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryuu down to the mat. Ryuu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryuu tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Ryuu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teshima Ryuu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryuu lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
Lawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lawson walks into a jab.
Ryuu scores with a hook to the body. Lawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryuu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson tries to keep at a distance but Ryuu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryuu pushes Lawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teshima Ryuu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice shot lands for Ryuu.
Lawson shoots in but Ryuu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryuu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryuu, which made it look bad.
Ryuu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryuu sizes up Lawson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawson ducks right into an uppercut from Ryuu.
Ryuu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lawson to the canvas! Lawson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ryuu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teshima Ryuu!
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energy
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RATING
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