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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Worm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Der Kaptain. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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146 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grey Worm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeru Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Worm misses.
Kobayashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Worm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kobayashi is trying to stand.
Worm prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Worm throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi wants to control but Worm is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Worm connects with the punch.
A big left from Worm misses.
Kobayashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Worm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Worm throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobayashi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobayashi.
Worm misses with a takedown attempt - Kobayashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worm throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Worm is able to avoid easily.
Kobayashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kobayashi throws a low kick, looking for Worm's leg but Worm calmly moves out of range.
Kobayashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Worm moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Worm.
Worm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worm stuns Kobayashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Worm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobayashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobayashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worm throws out the jab.
Kobayashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kobayashi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm lands a nice hook to Kobayashi's body. Kobayashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Worm checks a low kick from Kobayashi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worm checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Worm misses its intended target.
Worm connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobayashi.
Worm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobayashi.
Worm throws a right hand that misses
and Kobayashi counters with a good low kick that Worm was not able to check.
A big left from Worm misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worm. Kobayashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobayashi, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm misses with a wild body shot.
Kobayashi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kobayashi throws a solid leg kick but Worm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobayashi.
Worm changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kobayashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Worm's sensitive parts.
Worm takes a swing at Kobayashi's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Worm misses.
Nice body punch from Worm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Worm misses.
Worm scores with a body shot.
Worm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobayashi moves away.
Worm shoots in and gets a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.
Worm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kobayashi has Worm pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Worm dominated that round.
That's time! Worm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Worm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worm throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobayashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Worm is wise to it.
Kobayashi throws a low kick, looking for Worm's leg but Worm calmly moves out of range.
Kobayashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Worm misses with a looping right.
Kobayashi feints a counter leg kick.
Worm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kobayashi ducks under a wild hook from Worm.
Kobayashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kobayashi ducks under a wild hook from Worm.
Worm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobayashi can do to turn this around?
Kobayashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi tries to sprawl but Worm drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Worm prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Kobayashi trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm controlling the action here.
Kobayashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Worm.
Kobayashi is pressing down on Worm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kobayashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Worm controls the pace.
Worm trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worm slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Worm wants to work for an arm triangle but Kobayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobayashi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kobayashi is not content to let Worm control the position.
Kobayashi won't allow Worm to pass to mount.
Worm is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kobayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Worm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Worm checks a leg kick.
Worm throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobayashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kobayashi slips under a jab.
Kobayashi blocks a jab.
Kobayashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobayashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Worm. That did some damage!
Worm is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kobayashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Worm lands a jab to Kobayashi's midsection.
Worm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worm backing away here, and Kobayashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kobayashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobayashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worm.
Kobayashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kobayashi's head.
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!
Worm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kobayashi at a distance.
Grey Worm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worm takes a swing at Kobayashi's ribcage but misses.
Worm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Worm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Worm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobayashi defending well though.
Kobayashi wants to control but Worm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Worm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobayashi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Worm dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Worm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi feints a counter leg kick.
Grey Worm is winning the standup battle so far.
Worm throws a jab when Kobayashi was well out of range.
Worm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobayashi counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Worm.
Worm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobayashi. Kobayashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobayashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Worm is looking to clinch but Kobayashi is avoiding it.
Worm misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi leaves Worm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worm tries to counter with a takedown but Kobayashi is quick to defend against it.
Worm lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobayashi manages to avoid it.
Kobayashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Worm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobayashi scrambles back to his feet.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worm.
Worm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobayashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Worm.
Worm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Worm.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobayashi.
Worm throws an off balance right hand
and Kobayashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Worm's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Worm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worm tests Kobayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Worm misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobayashi.
Worm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobayashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Worm misses with an uppercut.
Kobayashi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobayashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kobayashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worm.
Jab from Worm.
Kobayashi tries to score with a low kick but Worm moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobayashi, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Kobayashi.
Worm blocks the body kick.
Worm scores with a three punch combo!
Takeru Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobayashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Worm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Worm lands a body shot.
Kobayashi blocks a jab.
Kobayashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worm throws a hook but Kobayashi avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Worm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobayashi tries a low kick but Worm avoids it.
Worm throws an overhand right that lands on Kobayashi's shoulder, as Kobayashi tries to avoid the shot.
Worm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobayashi.
Worm misses with a left hand
and Kobayashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Worm. Worm gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobayashi moves away from the strike by Worm.
Kobayashi tries to land a front kick but Worm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobayashi pushes Worm away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worm connects with a jab.
Worm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Worm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobayashi manages to avoid it.
Kobayashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Worm steps away.
Worm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grey Worm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worm misses with a straight left.
Kobayashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Worm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Worm counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Worm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Worm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Worm!
A relieved looking Grey Worm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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