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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montague Withnail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Withnail has chosen Charlie Kunz -My Friend as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Montague Withnail!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito motions for Withnail to come forward. DeVito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Withnail scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeVito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeVito connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVito wants to land a leg kick but Withnail is out of range.
Withnail takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeVito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Withnail has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Withnail and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeVito.
DeVito throws a predictable looking body shot
and Withnail counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Withnail.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Withnail trying to control but DeVito is working from the bottom.
Withnail working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeVito is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Withnail trying to control but DeVito is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withnail throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeVito keeping moving, preventing Withnail from controlling successfully.
Withnail controls from within his opponent's guard.
Withnail is in close to DeVito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Withnail advances position into side control!
Withnail fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeVito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withnail lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DeVito down.
Withnail is looking to take a break and control but DeVito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Withnail cracks DeVito with a big right hand but DeVito just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Withnail in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Withnail thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito is not content to let Withnail control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Withnail crashes against the mat.
DeVito is trying to control Withnail's posture but Withnail avoids it.
DeVito is not content to let Withnail control the position.
Withnail controlling the position.
Withnail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeVito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withnail wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeVito keeps working.
Withnail tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeVito gets back to half guard.
DeVito trying to control but Withnail postures up.
DeVito is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beast II, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Withnail wants to advance to full mount but DeVito doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Withnail trying to control but DeVito is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montague Withnail dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Withnail fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeVito avoids the body shot from Withnail.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito scores with a leg kick.
DeVito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Withnail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeVito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Withnail at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeVito.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Withnail sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Withnail looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeVito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from DeVito as Withnail shoots in.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montague Withnail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withnail has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeVito.
Jab, jab by DeVito - just one landing.
Good leg kick by DeVito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeVito tries to land a leg kick but Withnail saw it coming and moves away.
DeVito throws out a leg kick but Withnail moves out of range and DeVito only half commits.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Withnail crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeVito - the referee stops the clock and Withnail gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeVito. Withnail manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVito. That's going to slow Withnail down.
Withnail ducks under a wild hook from DeVito.
Nice shot by DeVito.
DeVito thuds a left hand into Withnail's body.
Withnail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVito.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Withnail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito wants to land a leg kick but Withnail is out of range.
Montague Withnail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeVito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeVito fakes the leg kick and cracks Withnail in the body.
Withnail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVito.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
Withnail motions for DeVito to come forward. Withnail throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Withnail scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeVito.
DeVito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Withnail. That did some damage!
DeVito throws a solid leg kick but Withnail takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeVito.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
DeVito throws a lazy right hand but Withnail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeVito scores with a nice strike.
DeVito cracks a nice hook into Withnail's ribs.
Withnail tries for a takedown but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Withnail drops his hands momentarily and DeVito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Montague Withnail has been cut.
DeVito throws a low kick but Withnail avoids it.
DeVito wants to land a leg kick but Withnail is out of range.
DeVito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Withnail.
Withnail throws a lazy right hand but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from DeVito tenderised Withnail's leg. Withnail is trying to keep his angry face on.
Withnail checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Withnail fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeVito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Withnail is able to avoid easily.
DeVito motions for Withnail to come forward. DeVito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Withnail's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeVito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeVito misses with a leg kick.
Withnail keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeVito wants to slow Withnail down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeVito moves out of range of the strikes.
Withnail lands a jab to DeVito's midsection.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Withnail is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy DeVito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Montague Withnail's cut.
That's time! DeVito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeVito tried to score with a low kick but Withnail checks it.
DeVito lands a head kick!
Withnail takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeVito connects with a crisp jab.
Withnail checks the leg kick.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
DeVito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeVito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeVito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeVito 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.
Withnail swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Withnail is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
DeVito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeVito throws out a leg kick but Withnail moves out of range and DeVito only half commits.
DeVito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito lands a jab to Withnail's midsection.
Withnail has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeVito.
Withnail avoids the body shot from DeVito.
Withnail blocks a head kick by DeVito.
DeVito throws out a leg kick but Withnail moves out of range and DeVito only half commits.
DeVito scoring well with a low kick there.
Tommy DeVito is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by DeVito.
Withnail checks the leg kick.
Montague Withnail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withnail takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Withnail moves out of range of the strikes.
Withnail misses with a takedown attempt - DeVito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeVito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeVito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tommy DeVito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVito lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Withnail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeVito closes the distance and pushes Withnail back into the ropes.
DeVito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Withnail.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Withnail controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Withnail.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Withnail controls his hands.
DeVito misses with a body punch.
Withnail blocking some punches.
DeVito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Withnail as DeVito tries to tie him up.
Withnail jumps guard but DeVito turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Withnail misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVito looking to slow down the pace here.
DeVito is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Withnail.
Still in the clinch, DeVito scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeVito misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeVito misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Withnail up against the ropes.
DeVito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Withnail.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Withnail has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeVito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montague Withnail.
A right hand to the body from DeVito.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy DeVito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVito 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Tommy DeVito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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