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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Wehmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalepo Tasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sonne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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175 cm
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Wehmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalepo Tasi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wehmeyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good standup being displayed there by Wehmeyer as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Wehmeyer.
Wehmeyer leaves Tasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wehmeyer pinned against the cage. Wehmeyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arthur Wehmeyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalepo Tasi.
No luck for Tasi with that takedown attempt.
Tasi slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasi staying out of range there.
Wehmeyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Tasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wehmeyer throws a series of punches but Tasi avoids them all with ease.
Wehmeyer misses with a straight left.
Tasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tasi is trying to work for a kimura but Wehmeyer is defending well.
Tasi is trying to work for a kimura but Wehmeyer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasi tries to pass to full mount but Wehmeyer defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tasi is looking to advance position but Wehmeyer won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wehmeyer tries to kick Tasi off but Tasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tasi is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wehmeyer throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wehmeyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tasi shoots in for a takedown but Wehmeyer shows good takedown defense.
Wehmeyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tasi has time to react.
Wehmeyer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wehmeyer duly obliges.
Wehmeyer dips to his left and cracks Tasi with an uppercut!
Arthur Wehmeyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wehmeyer looks to throw the jab but Tasi is out of range.
Wehmeyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tasi dives in and grabs Wehmeyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wehmeyer pushes down on Tasi's head and hops out.
Tasi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab lands there for Wehmeyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Wehmeyer dominated 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.
Tasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wehmeyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Tasi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wehmeyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wehmeyer keeping moving, preventing Tasi from controlling successfully.
Tasi looking to pass the guard.
Tasi drops back looking for a leg! Wehmeyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wehmeyer manages to kick Tasi off! Tasi jumps back into Wehmeyer's guard.
Wehmeyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wehmeyer tries to get out of the position.
Wehmeyer keeping moving, preventing Tasi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasi drops back looking for a leg! Wehmeyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wehmeyer manages to kick Tasi off! Tasi jumps back into Wehmeyer's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tasi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wehmeyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wehmeyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wehmeyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tasi somewhat.
Wehmeyer misses with an uppercut. Tasi saw that one coming.
Jab by Wehmeyer.
Tasi shoots in but Wehmeyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arthur Wehmeyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalepo Tasi.
Wehmeyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasi moves away from the strike by Wehmeyer.
Wehmeyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kalepo Tasi has been cut.
Tasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wehmeyer throws a series of punches but Tasi avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Wehmeyer.
Arthur Wehmeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wehmeyer works over Tasi's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wehmeyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tasi staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Wehmeyer - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasi tries for a takedown but Wehmeyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wehmeyer pinned against the cage. Wehmeyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arthur Wehmeyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Tasi is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Wehmeyer there.
Wehmeyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tasi walks into a stiff left hand from Wehmeyer.
A bone on bone clash there as Wehmeyer blocks the leg kick.
Tasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Wehmeyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalepo Tasi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wehmeyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tasi.
Tasi tries for a takedown but Wehmeyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tasi moves away from the strike by Wehmeyer.
Tasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tasi dives in and grabs Wehmeyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wehmeyer pushes down on Tasi's head and hops out.
Arthur Wehmeyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalepo Tasi.
Wehmeyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wehmeyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wehmeyer scores with a nice right hand.
Tasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tasi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wehmeyer scores with the left hand. Tasi knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Wehmeyer misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wehmeyer, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Wehmeyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Wehmeyer. No joy for Tasi on that attempt.
Wehmeyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wehmeyer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wehmeyer circles away.
Tasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalepo Tasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wehmeyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wehmeyer swinging wildly here.
Wehmeyer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wehmeyer lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wehmeyer misses with a straight left.
Wehmeyer jabs Tasi right on the nose. Tasi blinks but takes it well.
Wehmeyer tests Tasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Wehmeyer.
A jab lands there for Wehmeyer.
Wehmeyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasi can do to turn this around?
Wehmeyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wehmeyer sizes up Tasi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wehmeyer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wehmeyer scores with a one two! Tasi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalepo Tasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wehmeyer throws a right hand that Tasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tasi also avoids with ease.
Tasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wehmeyer tries to avoid it but Tasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wehmeyer to the ground. Wehmeyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wehmeyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wehmeyer stalks Tasi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tasi's face. Tasi staggers backwards, shaken.
Tasi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wehmeyer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wehmeyer scores with a sloppy right hand. Tasi should have avoided that one.
Arthur Wehmeyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wehmeyer lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Wehmeyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wehmeyer, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Wehmeyer!
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energy
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hype
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