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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Wash is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 cm
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192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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169 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Glover ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Wash! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut lands for Glover . That snapped Wash's head back.
Glover throws a body punch but Wash moves out of range. Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wash looks to land a body kick but Glover moved away. Glover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wash. Wash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wash throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Glover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Glover connects with a right hand. Wash shakes it off. A jab from Glover does it's job there. Wash clinches up against the cage. Glover wants to get back to striking at distance but Wash won't allow it.
Wash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Glover is looking to break free of the clinch but Wash has double underhooks. Wash is trying to trip Glover . He has hold of a leg but Glover is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wash persists though and gets the takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glover swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Glover controls Wash momentarily but Wash frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wash trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Glover wants to sweep here but Wash controlling him for the moment. Glover is looking to stand up but Wash isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glover swivels and escapes. Larry Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash. Wash moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover is trying to break the clinch but Wash is controlling him. Glover wants to get back to striking at distance but Wash won't allow it.
Glover working hard to break the clinch. Wash is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wash has Glover pressed against the cage, preventing Glover from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Glover wants to break the clinch but can't.
Glover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glover with a body punch. A glancing blow. Glover looks to land a combination but Wash avoids it well. Wash tries for a takedown but Glover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Glover is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wash clinches. Glover tries to stall but Wash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wash breaks from the clinch.
Wash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Glover scores with a nice right hand.
Glover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wash back to the cage. Glover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Sloppy strikes from Glover . Those never looked like landing. Wash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wash there as he acknowledges the shot. Glover is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Larry Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glover punishes Wash's body with a nice straight punch. Wash gets a clinch. Glover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wash has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glover uses from the top position. Wash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well. Wash looks gassed! Glover trying to control but Wash is working from the bottom. Glover is really struggling to control Wash but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Glover slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Glover wants to control but Wash is keeping him busy. Glover wants to stand but Wash has his arm trapped. Wash is looking for a sweep. Glover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Glover trying to control the position but Wash is working away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wash is trying to control Glover 's posture but Glover avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Glover dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glover cracks Wash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wash instigates a clinch. Wash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glover 's efforts to push away. Wash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wash wants a takedown but no success here.
Wash wants a takedown but no success here.
Wash tries to score a body lock takedown but Glover shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Larry Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash. Wash manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Glover wants to stand and escape but instead Wash has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Glover controls Wash momentarily but Wash frees himself. Glover pulls Wash in close to his closed guard and prevents Wash from doing any damage or advancing position. Glover wants to stand and escape but Wash is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Glover wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wash is now in half guard. Wash stops Glover from getting back to his feet.
Glover wants to control but Wash is keeping busy and won't allow it. Glover is looking to improve his position.
Glover slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wash is one step ahead there. Wash wants to stand but Glover is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Glover wants to sweep here but Wash controlling him for the moment. Wash working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glover wants to sweep but no luck. Glover is working an open guard so Wash takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Wash moves into range and clinches up with Glover . Wash is trying to pull guard but Glover turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Wash is breathing heavily. Glover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Glover can't break the clinch.
Glover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glover is trying to break the clinch but Wash has him pressed against the cage. Wash jumps guard but Glover turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Glover tries to break free but Wash pushes him back against the cage. Wash manages to break the clinch.
Wash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Wash. Wash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Wash persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing. Nice uppercut lands for Glover . That snapped Wash's head back.
Wash tries a head kick but it misses.
Wash walks into a left hand. Glover cracks Wash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wash is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Glover ! Wash is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Glover ! Larry Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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