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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahti Waari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waari has chosen SMC Hoodrats - Lähiörotat Skujaa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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145 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sahti Waari!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeVito avoids the head kick by Waari.
Waari throws a hook but DeVito blocks it.
Waari slips under a jab from DeVito.
Waari takes one to the chin there.
Waari misses with a hook. DeVito ducked under it nicely.
Waari throws out a loose jab but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito looks to throw the jab but Waari is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeVito.
Waari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Waari does no damage.
DeVito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeVito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeVito swinging wildly here.
DeVito works Waari's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waari. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeVito's head.
Waari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVito.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Waari finds it's way through DeVito's defenses.
Waari swinging wildly here.
Waari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danny DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeVito.
DeVito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waari.
DeVito misses with a few strikes there.
DeVito scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeVito.
Waari walks into a jab.
DeVito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeVito throws a combination. Waari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Waari throws out a leg kick but DeVito moves out of range and Waari only half commits.
DeVito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Waari is trying to defend but DeVito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Waari wants to improve his position but DeVito is controlling well.
Waari wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if DeVito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Waari's thigh. Waari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
DeVito forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waari wants to improve his position but DeVito is controlling well.
Waari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waari trying to control but DeVito postures up.
Waari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeVito jumps into side control!
DeVito creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Waari sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Waari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeVito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but DeVito is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Waari is working to get back to half guard.
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.
DeVito working for a submission but Waari is keeping him at bay.
DeVito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeVito controlling the pace for now.
Waari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny DeVito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab from DeVito.
DeVito scores with a hook.
Waari connects with a jab.
Waari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVito was well out of range. Poor timing from Waari.
Waari throws a series of punches but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waari.
DeVito blocks the body kick.
DeVito slips under a jab.
DeVito ducks right into an uppercut from Waari.
Waari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVito. Waari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waari throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DeVito scores with a punch to the head.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeVito.
A jab from DeVito finds it's way through Waari's defenses.
DeVito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waari manages to avoid it.
Waari swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeVito counters with a shoot takedown. Waari fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito trying to control the position from guard on top but Waari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeVito is aware though and is defending well.
DeVito trying to control but Waari is working from the bottom.
Waari wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
DeVito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny DeVito wasn't doing enough on the ground.
DeVito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Waari throws an overhand right that lands on DeVito's shoulder, as DeVito tries to avoid the shot.
DeVito throws a hook but Waari avoids it easily.
Waari misses with an uppercut.
Sahti Waari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
Waari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVito was well out of range. Poor timing from Waari.
DeVito lands with a right hand.
DeVito walks into a jab.
Waari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeVito lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Waari.
DeVito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Waari.
Waari misses with a looping left.
DeVito lands a jab to Waari's midsection.
DeVito thuds a left hand into Waari's body.
DeVito thuds a left hand into Waari's body.
DeVito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeVito punishes Waari's body with a nice straight punch.
DeVito moves out of range of the body kick from Waari.
Waari is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waari throws a lazy right hand but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Waari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVito. Waari does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeVito ducks under a wild hook from Waari.
DeVito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waari manages to avoid it.
Waari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeVito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Waari's guard.
DeVito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeVito wants to pass to mount but Waari is defending the position.
Waari gets back to full guard.
DeVito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito trying to control but Waari is working from the bottom.
Waari trying to keep a closed guard but DeVito is proving a slippery customer.
DeVito stopping the sweep attempt from Waari.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny DeVito dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Waari throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
Waari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waari throws the kick towards the body but DeVito avoids it.
Danny DeVito is winning the standup battle so far.
Waari slips a jab from DeVito.
Waari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Waari.
DeVito avoids the body shot from Waari.
DeVito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Waari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waari keeping moving, preventing DeVito from controlling successfully.
DeVito advances position into side control!
Waari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeVito off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
DeVito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
DeVito covering up well and avoiding damage.
DeVito breaks Waari's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Waari keeps moving.
Waari is looking for a triangle but DeVito pushes his legs off easily.
Waari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeVito controls the pace.
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.
Waari controlling DeVito's posture.
Waari keeping moving, preventing DeVito from controlling successfully.
DeVito 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Danny DeVito wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
DeVito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waari.
DeVito punishes Waari's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeVito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeVito throws a body punch but Waari moves out of range.
Waari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVito.
Sahti Waari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVito connects with a right hand. Waari shakes it off.
DeVito misses with a shot to the body
letting Waari counter with a right hand.
Waari slips under a jab.
DeVito sizes up Waari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waari misses with a combination
and DeVito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Waari's guard.
Waari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeVito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DeVito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeVito 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.
Waari trying to control the position.
Waari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeVito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Waari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeVito defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny DeVito.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeVito, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny DeVito!
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hype
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