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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Westworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matt Westworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Westworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatake shoots in for a double leg but Westworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Westworth misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatake is defended easily by Westworth.
Matt Westworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
Hatake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westworth works over Hatake's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Westworth misses.
Kakashi Hatake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatake looks for a takedown but Westworth sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hatake on the side of the head.
Hatake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westworth cracks Hatake with a good jab.
Hatake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Westworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Westworth scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatake shoots in for a takedown but Westworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Westworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet.
Westworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hatake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hatake prevents Westworth from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Westworth tries to kick Hatake off but Hatake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hatake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Westworth trying to hold on to Hatake's head to control him but Hatake postures up.
Westworth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Westworth gets caught napping as Hatake dives in and scores a takedown. Westworth manages to retain guard.
Westworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake is working Westworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hatake wants to pass the guard but Westworth is keeping the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Westworth keeping full guard, as Hatake tries to pass.
Westworth keeping moving, preventing Hatake from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatake is looking to work some ground and pound but Westworth has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Westworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Westworth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Westworth gets caught flat footed, as Hatake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Westworth has momentary wrist control but Hatake slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
Hatake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westworth looking to control.
Westworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
Westworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westworth is keeping the position for now.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
Hatake lands a couple of digs.
Westworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake throws a strike but Westworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake looking to control.
Westworth trying to control but Hatake is working from the bottom.
Hatake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakashi Hatake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hatake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatake trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hatake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westworth is aware though and is defending well.
Westworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Westworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatake is keeping the position for now.
Hatake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Westworth defends it easily.
Hatake has his hands on Westworth's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westworth is aware though and is defending well.
Hatake has his foot on Westworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Westworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Hatake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Westworth escapes and throws Hatake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westworth is looking to take a break and control but Hatake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatake can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hatake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Westworth connects with a looping right hand.
Westworth tries to sprawl but Hatake drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Westworth is trying to control but can't.
Hatake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westworth sees it coming and defends easily.
Westworth is trying to stand up here but Hatake is controlling him well.
Hatake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westworth defending well though.
Hatake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Westworth!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hatake has isolated one of Westworth's arms. Westworth looking to fight him off but Hatake twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakashi Hatake!
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hype
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