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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu comes to the cage accompanied by High on Fire - Bastard Samurai. Yuudai Ryuu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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255 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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260 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu tried to score with a low kick but Fowler checks it.
Ryuu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fowler throws a chopping leg kick but Ryuu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fowler throws an overhand right that lands on Ryuu's shoulder, as Ryuu tries to avoid the shot.
Fowler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fowler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryuu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Ryuu with that takedown attempt.
Fowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ryuu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fowler manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fowler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Fowler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fowler jabs at Ryuu's body.
Fowler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fowler misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryuu misses with a low kick.
Ryuu throws out a leg kick but Fowler moves out of range and Ryuu only half commits.
A jab from Fowler finds it's way through Ryuu's defenses.
Fowler misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Fowler.
Ryuu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fowler.
Ryuu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fowler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryuu's calf.
Ryuu is breathing heavily.
Fowler stalks Ryuu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryuu's face. Ryuu staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryuu in his tracks.
Fowler slips a straight right by Ryuu.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Ryuu avoids them all with ease.
Fowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryuu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryuu throws a head kick but Fowler moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fowler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ryuu throws a right hand that Fowler ducks under and follows up with a left that Fowler also avoids with ease.
Ryuu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fowler.
Fowler misses with a series of wild punches.
Fowler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryuu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fowler is looking to clinch but Ryuu is avoiding it.
Ryuu motions for Fowler to come forward. Ryuu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fowler works Ryuu's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fowler. Those never looked like landing.
Ryuu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryuu misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryuu - that will leave a mark!
Ryuu misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler tries to land a front kick but Ryuu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryuu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryuu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryuu scores with a head kick. Fowler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fowler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryuu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fowler throws out the jab.
Ryuu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fowler misses with a body kick.
Ryuu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fowler.
Ryuu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fowler was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryuu.
Ryuu lands with a nice body punch.
Fowler rushes Ryuu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryuu blocks an uppercut.
Fowler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fowler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler ducks under a wild hook from Ryuu.
Ryuu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryuu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fowler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Ryuu tenderised Fowler's leg. Fowler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fowler cracks Ryuu with a good jab.
Fowler throws a right hand that misses
and Ryuu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Ryuu moves out of range.
Ryuu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fowler.
Ryuu is looking to wear down Fowler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Fowler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fowler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ryuu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Fowler.
Ryuu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fowler throws out the jab.
Fowler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryuu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fowler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryuu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ryuu throws a right hand that Fowler ducks under and follows up with a left that Fowler also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Fowler 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.
Ryuu feints and then cracks Fowler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fowler down.
Fowler misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryuu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryuu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fowler throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryuu.
Fowler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryuu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fowler's calf.
Fowler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Isaiah Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fowler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Isaiah Fowler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fowler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fowler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryuu counters with a good low kick that Fowler was not able to check.
Fowler throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler works over Ryuu's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Fowler misses.
Fowler tries to bum rush Ryuu with a series of wild strikes but Ryuu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fowler misses with a two punch combination.
Fowler is breathing heavily.
Fowler throws the left hand but Ryuu avoids the punch easily.
Ryuu swings for the body but Fowler moves out of range.
Nice shot by Ryuu.
Fowler throws a combination that misses
and Ryuu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryuu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Isaiah Fowler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryuu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Fowler
and Ryuu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fowler thinking.
Fowler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ryuu lands a nice hook to Fowler's body. Fowler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fowler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fowler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryuu misses with a low kick.
Ryuu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fowler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryuu is in Fowler's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Ryuu controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryuu forces his way into half guard.
Ryuu lands strikes from half guard.
Ryuu working Fowler over with strikes.
Fowler tries to kick Ryuu off but Ryuu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fowler looking for submissions off his back.
Fowler is looking for a sweep. Ryuu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryuu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryuu slips a nice elbow through Fowler's hands, connecting with Fowler's forehead.
Ryuu wants to take a breather but Fowler is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryuu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fowler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fowler.
Fowler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryuu wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryuu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fowler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryuu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryuu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fowler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fowler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryuu is just riding it out for now. Fowler eventually gives up the hold.
Ryuu is trying to stand.
Fowler working Ryuu over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryuu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fowler.
Ryuu is refusing to be controlled, as Fowler sits in half guard.
Fowler is trying to work for a kimura but Ryuu is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryuu has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fowler works over Ryuu's head and body with a nice combination.
Ryuu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryuu defending well as Fowler loads up on a big left hand.
Ryuu dodges the punch combination from Fowler.
Ryuu lands with a good body shot.
Fowler staying out of range there.
Ryuu looks to land a body kick but Fowler moved away.
Fowler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryuu.
Fowler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryuu lands a jab to the head.
Fowler blocks a head kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu avoids the head kick by Fowler.
Fowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Ryuu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fowler duly obliges.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryuu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fowler.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Ryuu avoids them all with ease.
Fowler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryuu misses with a low kick.
Fowler blocks a head kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu connects with a high kick.
Ryuu dodges the punch combination from Fowler.
Ryuu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fowler.
Ryuu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fowler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryuu.
Ryuu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fowler throws a combination. Ryuu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryuu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ryuu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryuu lands with a good body shot.
Ryuu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fowler slips under a jab from Ryuu.
Fowler tries to bum rush Ryuu with a series of wild strikes but Ryuu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fowler swinging wildly here.
Ryuu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fowler was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryuu.
Ryuu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fowler to counter with a crisp jab.
Fowler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryuu.
Ryuu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fowler.
Ryuu fails to land with a series of punches.
Fowler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryuu under the eye.
Ryuu thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuu. That's going to slow Fowler down.
Fowler avoids the head kick by Ryuu.
Fowler tries to bum rush Ryuu with a series of wild strikes but Ryuu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fowler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fowler throws a right and a left that Ryuu avoids nicely.
Fowler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryuu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fowler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Ryuu.
Fowler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fowler misses with a few strikes there.
Ryuu is looking to score with low kicks.
Fowler throws a right hand that Ryuu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryuu also avoids with ease.
Fowler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryuu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fowler's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryuu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Ryuu.
Fowler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryuu avoids the head kick by Fowler.
Fowler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryuu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ryuu.
No joy there for Ryuu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fowler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryuu.
Fowler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryuu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryuu misses with a double jab.
Ryuu dodges the punch combination from Fowler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuudai Ryuu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryuu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuudai Ryuu!
Our winner, Yuudai Ryuu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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