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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shen Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shen Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferrigno's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferrigno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uchiha gets tackled into the cage by Ferrigno. Ferrigno maintains the clinch.
Ferrigno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uchiha prevents it.
Ferrigno wants a takedown but no success here.
Uchiha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uchiha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uchiha missing with a left hand there. Ferrigno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferrigno clinches.
Ferrigno has picked Uchiha up - he's going for a ride! Ferrigno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Uchiha kicks Ferrigno off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uchiha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferrigno.
Uchiha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Uchiha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Lou Ferrigno's cut even more.
Uchiha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferrigno in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferrigno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uchiha's guard.
Uchiha scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Uchiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uchiha throws a right hand that misses
and Ferrigno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uchiha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uchiha misses with a double jab
and Ferrigno counters with a shoot takedown. Uchiha fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrigno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferrigno throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrigno won't allow Uchiha to sweep him here.
Uchiha wants to get back to his feet but Ferrigno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferrigno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Uchiha manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrigno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shen Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Uchiha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uchiha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferrigno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Uchiha!
Ferrigno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uchiha is looking to reverse the position.
Ferrigno working the ground and pound from side control.
Uchiha is looking for a sweep.
Ferrigno swings around for an armbar but Uchiha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferrigno's guard.
Uchiha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Uchiha content to stall in guard here.
Ferrigno wants to stand and escape but Uchiha is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrigno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferrigno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferrigno controls Uchiha momentarily but Uchiha frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ferrigno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uchiha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uchiha misses with a double jab
and Ferrigno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uchiha's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha looking to control.
Ferrigno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferrigno working some strikes from top position.
Ferrigno throws a big elbow that misses.
Uchiha is breathing heavily.
Uchiha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferrigno presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Uchiha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uchiha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uchiha throws a combination that misses
and Ferrigno moves into the clinch.
Ferrigno tries to land knees in the clinch but Uchiha avoids the damage to the body.
Ferrigno gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrigno trying to mount his opponent but Uchiha defends it.
Ferrigno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Shen Uchiha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Ferrigno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uchiha throws a body punch but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Ferrigno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Shen Uchiha is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Uchiha.
Nice body punch from Uchiha.
Ferrigno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uchiha's waist but Uchiha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrigno off to one side.
Uchiha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrigno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Uchiha!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrigno trying to control the action but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
Uchiha on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Uchiha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ferrigno working the ground and pound.
Uchiha can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferrigno working the head and body with strikes.
Uchiha regains half guard.
Uchiha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uchiha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferrigno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferrigno throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrigno trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferrigno landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Uchiha manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Uchiha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferrigno has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uchiha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Uchiha is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Ferrigno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Uchiha manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferrigno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shen Uchiha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno drives through and clinches with Uchiha against the cage.
Ferrigno can't get the takedown.
Shen Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Uchiha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Uchiha there.
Ferrigno fails with a takedown attempt.
Uchiha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Ferrigno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uchiha pushes Ferrigno off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ferrigno shoots in but Uchiha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uchiha lands a nice hook to Ferrigno's body. Ferrigno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha misses with a combination
and Ferrigno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferrigno.
Uchiha kicks Ferrigno off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shen Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferrigno's head.
Uchiha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferrigno counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uchiha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferrigno lands a decent elbow from side control.
Uchiha taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shen Uchiha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Ferrigno's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferrigno or perhaps it was just good defense by Uchiha, which made it look bad.
Uchiha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uchiha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrigno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uchiha has one foot on Ferrigno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ferrigno darts in looking for a takedown but Uchiha gets double underhooks and turns Ferrigno into the cage.
Uchiha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrigno circles away quickly and effectively.
Uchiha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferrigno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uchiha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uchiha misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uchiha lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferrigno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uchiha circles away.
Shen Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Uchiha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferrigno.
Uchiha slips under a jab.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrigno was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Ferrigno with the counter takedown but Uchiha avoids it easily.
Uchiha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferrigno counters with a shoot takedown. Uchiha fights it but they end up in guard.
Uchiha pushes Ferrigno off and scrambles back to his feet.
Uchiha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferrigno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uchiha fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrigno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uchiha!
Uchiha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ferrigno is chipping away with strikes.
Ferrigno decides to stand up, so the ref orders Uchiha to his feet.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uchiha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Uchiha throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ferrigno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown but Uchiha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uchiha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferrigno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uchiha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferrigno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uchiha's guard.
Ferrigno is looking to work some ground and pound but Uchiha has wrist control.
Uchiha wants to stand and escape but Ferrigno is having none of it.
Ferrigno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferrigno connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferrigno landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha keeping moving, preventing Ferrigno from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is in close to Uchiha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferrigno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferrigno postures up.
Ferrigno tries to free his leg and advance position but Uchiha is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferrigno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrigno stands up over Uchiha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferrigno cracks Uchiha with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferrigno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferrigno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferrigno landing with the ground and pound.
Shen Uchiha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferrigno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shen Uchiha.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uchiha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Uchiha!
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