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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
David checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
David blocks a jab.
Kuzuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
David looking to score a takedown here. Kuzuri is defending well but David drives through and ends up in Kuzuri's guard.
Kuzuri wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzuri is keeping the position for now.
Kuzuri looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
Kuzuri trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuzuri is retaining full guard.
David controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Melekh David wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzuri jabs David to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri thows a leg kick but David checks it
and David counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuzuri won't be happy with that.
Kuzuri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuzuri wants to get back to full guard.
David works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuzuri is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
David looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
David lands a couple of good shots and Kuzuri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
Kuzuri covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
David looking for the choke from the back.
David working for the choke.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
Kuzuri tries to escape but David has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
David somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
David thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kuzuri trying to control the hands but David won't let him.
Will David go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri trying to control the position but David manages to sink in the hooks.
David has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kuzuri has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
David trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuzuri tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuzuri misses with a straight left.
Kuzuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by David.
Kuzuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. David checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David lands a high kick!
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
David checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
Kuzuri throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Kuzuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Kuzuri coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
David blocks a jab.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
Nice shot by David.
David misses with a jab to the body
and Kuzuri counters with a three punch combo that has David backing up. David nods at Kuzuri to acknowledge the strikes.
David is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuzuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
David on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuzuri thumps David with a low kick.
David finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
David lands with a cross.
Kuzuri looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kuzuri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzuri.
David throws a series of punches but Kuzuri moves out of range.
David misses with a wild body shot.
David gets a takedown into half guard.
David is pressing down on Kuzuri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuzuri is holding on for now.
David wants to take a breather but Kuzuri is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri manages to get to full guard.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuzuri has David pulled in close to control his posture.
Kuzuri controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
David engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuzuri controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuzuri can pounce on him.
Kuzuri lands a jab to the head.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzuri.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.
David sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzuri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten David somewhat.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuzuri connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Melekh David has been cut.
Kuzuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
David is looking to wear down Kuzuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuzuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuzuri thumps David with a low kick.
Kuzuri lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by David.
David lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuzuri off the cage and back into range.
David lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuzuri off the cage and back into range.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri lands a nice hook to David's body. David takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Kuzuri is concentrating on defense, preventing David from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuzuri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuzuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuzuri trying to control here.
David seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzuri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
David sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
David passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri parries the strikes from David easily there. David is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kuzuri to escape.
Kuzuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on David's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuzuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
Kuzuri works his way to full guard. Good work.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuzuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David looking to pass the guard.
David postures up in Kuzuri's guard and throws a big left but Kuzuri blocks it.
We've been hearing that David has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzuri can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuzuri wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David content to control rather than advance.
Kuzuri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
David seems to be working for a kimura but Kuzuri defends the submission attempt.
Kuzuri won't allow David to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throwing shots but Kuzuri is blocking nicely.
David tries to pass to full mount but Kuzuri defends it.
Kuzuri wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
David throwing shots but Kuzuri is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David trying to control from half guard but Kuzuri is working away.
Kuzuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Melekh David did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuzuri swings widly with a right hand
and David counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuzuri!
Kuzuri is not content to let David control the position.
David is really struggling to control Kuzuri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuzuri wants to control but David postures up.
Kuzuri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuzuri has hold of David's hands but David slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
David tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuzuri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with David in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri trying to control from the bottom.
David is keen to just control but Kuzuri is a slippery customer.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuzuri manages to get to full guard.
Kuzuri keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzuri is trying to keep David in close.
Melekh David has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
David tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but David checks it.
Kuzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuzuri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. David is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzuri lands with a shot to the body.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and David is able to avoid easily.
Kuzuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
David lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a left and a right that both miss
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
David is pressing down on Kuzuri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuzuri is holding on for now.
Kuzuri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuzuri has his foot on David's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. David works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuzuri is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David had his way with Waru Kuzuri in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuzuri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and David counters with a takedown into side control.
David trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
David thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuzuri wants to control but David postures up.
Kuzuri is being controlled here.
Sloppy strikes there by David.
David tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuzuri's legs.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuzuri keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuzuri's legs.
Kuzuri tries to improve position but can't.
Kuzuri is trying to control David's posture but David avoids it.
David advances nicely into full mount.
David avoids the attempt from Kuzuri to control.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David landing punches.
David trying to control but Kuzuri is having none of it.
David misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
David thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kuzuri tries to lock up and control but David gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
David is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuzuri can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David tries to control but Kuzuri wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
David throwing strikes here but Kuzuri is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kuzuri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
David tries to control but Kuzuri wriggling away.
Kuzuri regains half guard.
Still in half guard, David seems content to control.
David is keen to just control but Kuzuri is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David working the head and body with strikes.
David wants to pass to mount but Kuzuri is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kuzuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuzuri sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melekh David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think David 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melekh David!
Melekh David retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Melekh David thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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