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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Fu II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to diamonds and guns. Fu II is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everything in it's right place. Tom Fu II will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Fu II!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns shoots in and bounces Fu II off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fu II swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guns trying to control but Fu II is working from the bottom.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fu II dives on top into guard.
Guns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fu II gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fu II wants to stand and escape but instead Guns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guns stops Fu II from standing up.
Guns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fu II being controlled here, momentarily.
Fu II keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Guns passes Fu II's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guns is trying to control the action in half guard but Fu II is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fu II defends it well.
Guns wants to free his trapped foot but Fu II is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guns trying to control from half guard but Fu II is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fu II is staying active underneath Guns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guns seems to be working for a kimura but Fu II defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fu II fails to land with a series of punches.
Fu II misses with the combination.
Tom Fu II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guns has control of Fu II's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fu II regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Guns controlling the pace for now.
Guns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns moves to back control.
Fu II is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Guns.
Fu II looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Guns working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Guns working for a choke but Fu II is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu II prevents Guns from getting a body triangle.
Fu II is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Guns off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Guns controlling the position well here. Fu II rolled but Guns kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Guns is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu II is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Guns working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fu II is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Guns gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns biding his time, controlling Fu II.
Fu II wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guns just content to control the position.
Guns has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Guns lands a big shot there that rocks Fu II but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fu II is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fu II turns into him and now he's in Guns's guard.
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Fu II gets to his feet - Guns follows without any prompting.
Guns scores a takedown into full mount!
Guns trying to control but Fu II is having none of it.
Guns wants to finish this one by submission but Fu II is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guns.
Fu II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu II tries to buck Guns off but he can't manage it.
Guns wants to finish this one by submission but Fu II is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guns.
Guns controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Guns content just to control the position here.
Guns is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fu II to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fu II shrugs it off.
Guns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fu II turns into him and now he's in Guns's guard.
That's four 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.
Fu II wants to stand but Guns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guns controls Fu II momentarily but Fu II frees himself.
Fu II would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fu II's guard.
Guns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns clearly takes 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.
Fu II rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guns moves out of range as Fu II throws a body kick.
Guns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fu II swivels and escapes.
Guns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Guns.
Fu II misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fu II stuffs the takedown attempt from Guns. Guns gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fu II misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Fu II scores with a four punch combination!
Guns looks for a takedown but Fu II sprawls well.
Fu II defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guns.
Fu II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Guns with that takedown attempt.
Guns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fu II's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Guns wants to take a breather but Fu II is having none of it.
Fu II tries to kick Guns off but Guns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Guns controlling from the full mount.
Guns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns wants to control the pace but Fu II is squirming around nicely.
Guns in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guns trying to control but Fu II is having none of it.
Guns with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fu II has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns had his way with Tom Fu II in that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fu II gets caught flat footed, as Guns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns won't allow Fu II to get back to his feet.
Guns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rudi Guns just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Guns has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu II throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fu II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fu II throws a nice looking combination but Guns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fu II rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fu II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fu II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fu II swivels and escapes.
Fu II lands with a nice combination. Guns backs away looking to recover.
Guns lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guns is defended easily by Fu II.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fu II lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guns circles away quickly and effectively.
Fu II defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guns.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt.
Fu II throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guns counters with a single leg into guard. Fu II didn't expect that.
Guns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tom Fu II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Guns trying to control the position but Fu II is working away.
Fu II is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guns trying to control the action but Fu II is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fu II wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Guns!
Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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