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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe has chosen Krayzie Bone - Drama as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
32
147 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
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165 cm
33
146 lbs
21 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Uxxarest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot. A leg kick checked by Moribe. Moribe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Uxxarest scores with a body shot.
Moribe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uxxarest on the side of the head. A bone on bone clash there as Uxxarest blocks the leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick but Moribe checks it. Uxxarest swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe misses with a looping left. Moribe avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Moribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uxxarest sees it coming and avoids it easily. Uxxarest throws a head kick but Moribe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moribe blocks a low kick nicely. Moribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uxxarest doesn't manage to clinch there - Moribe circles away.
A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target. Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moribe misses the shot to the body. Moribe misses with a body shot.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Uxxarest looks to throw the jab but Moribe is out of range. Moribe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Moribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Uxxarest is just out of range. Moribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uxxarest. Moribe is trying to counter with his kicks. Uxxarest tries to clinch up. Moribe misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uxxarest thows a left - swing and a miss! Uxxarest connects with a body shot that sends Moribe's belly button to the back. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moribe, right into the meat.
Moribe misses the shot to the body. Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Uxxarest moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moribe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. No luck for Uxxarest with that takedown attempt. Moribe throws a big counter head kick but Uxxarest avoids it with no problem. Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Moribe. Moribe throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moribe scores with a hook. Moribe clobbers Uxxarest with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Uxxarest jabs Moribe right on the nose. Moribe blinks but takes it well. Uxxarest misses with an uppercut. Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Moribe's head but Moribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Moribe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Uxxarest throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and moves out of range. Moribe looks to land a right hand but Uxxarest moved out of range. Moribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Uxxarest walks into a straight right hand from Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uxxarest throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot. Moribe throws a push kick but Uxxarest slaps the foot to one side. Uxxarest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It seemed like Moribe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Moribe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moribe wants it to stay on the feet. Uxxarest avoids a kick to the body.
Moribe lands a leg kick that knocks Uxxarest off balance momentarily. Uxxarest is looking to clinch but Moribe is avoiding it.
Moribe only half commits to the counter leg kick. Uxxarest wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range. Moribe avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Moribe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Uxxarest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moribe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moribe slips under a jab from Uxxarest. Uxxarest tries for a takedown but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Moribe tries a quick counter leg kick but Uxxarest is wise to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him. Uxxarest throws a lazy body kick and Moribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moribe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Uxxarest misses the target. Uxxarest checks a leg kick nicely. Moribe throws a big shot that misses. Uxxarest scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Uxxarest attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses letting Moribe counter with a right hand. Uxxarest throws a leg kick and Moribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe takes one on the button. Uxxarest lands an overhand right. Uxxarest throws a quick inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that round. That's time! Uxxarest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uxxarest lands a slapping body shot.
Moribe slips under a jab. Uxxarest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moribe cracks Uxxarest with a right hand to the side of the head. The fighters circling - Uxxarest throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moribe throws out a counter right but Uxxarest avoids it with no problem. Uxxarest misses with a straight left. Moribe is trying to counter with his kicks. Moribe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Uxxarest goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Moribe lands a right hook to the body.
Moribe misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Moribe does it's job there. Uxxarest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uxxarest might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Moribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uxxarest with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moribe there as he acknowledges the shot. Moribe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Moribe throws a head kick but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Moribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Uxxarest wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range. Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot. Moribe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uxxarest blocks it well. Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe connects with a looping right hand.
Moribe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uxxarest on the side of the head. Uxxarest fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Uxxarest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moribe backs up against the cage.
Moribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uxxarest.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Moribe misses with a body kick. Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moribe.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Moribe. Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Uxxarest dives in and grabs Moribe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moribe pushes down on Uxxarest's head and hops out. Moribe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Moribe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Moribe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uxxarest.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it. Uxxarest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Moribe avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it. Moribe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Azusa Moribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest blocks a head kick by Moribe.
Uxxarest throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moribe to counter with a crisp jab. Uxxarest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moribe momentarily.
Moribe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moribe ducks right into an uppercut from Uxxarest. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uxxarest checks a leg kick. Uxxarest is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses. Moribe throws a good cross that connects.
Moribe throws out a leg kick but Uxxarest moves out of range and Moribe only half commits. Moribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uxxarest throws out the jab. Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe. Uxxarest fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moribe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Moribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uxxarest misses the shot to the body. Moribe takes a swing at Uxxarest's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Moribe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moribe misses with a looping left. Uxxarest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moribe. Uxxarest cracks Moribe with a right hand to the side of the head. Moribe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Uxxarest connects with a leg kick. Moribe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Moribe misses. Uxxarest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moribe sprawls and moves away. The fighters circling - Uxxarest throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moribe lands a nice shot that snaps Uxxarest's head back.
A swing and a miss from Uxxarest. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Uxxarest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Uxxarest connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moribe. Moribe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Uxxarest throws a lazy head kick and Moribe counters with a slapping leg kick. Uxxarest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uxxarest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Uxxarest tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moribe is able to avoid easily. Moribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a left hand and Moribe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Uxxarest throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A nice inside leg kick there by Moribe. That's going to slow Uxxarest down. Moribe throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it. Uxxarest throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses and Moribe counters with a lovely shot to the body. A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target. Moribe has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uxxarest throws a leg kick which misses Moribe's front leg but catches the back leg as Moribe tries to avoid it. Uxxarest looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Uxxarest misses with a left hand and Moribe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Moribe misses with a hook. Uxxarest fails with the takedown and Moribe counters with a straight right hand. Nice shot lands for Moribe. Moribe scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Moribe moves into range and connects with a jab. Moribe lands the left hand. Uxxarest sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target. Moribe tests Uxxarest's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uxxarest is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Uxxarest misses with a few strikes there.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Moribe. Oh Uxxarest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Moribe looks to land a body kick but Uxxarest moved away. Uxxarest seems to have got his legs back now. A jab from Uxxarest misses. Moribe misses with a hook. Moribe moves out of range as Uxxarest strikes. Moribe looks like he wants to counter punch here. Moribe avoids a kick to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uxxarest misses with a double jab
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand. Uxxarest misses with a looping left. Uxxarest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Uxxarest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uxxarest is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moribe. Moribe connects with a body shot. Uxxarest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moribe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Moribe sizes up Uxxarest with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Moribe clobbers Uxxarest with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Uxxarest lands with a shot to the body. Moribe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uxxarest moves out of range as Moribe throws a body kick.
Uxxarest tries to counter with a takedown but Moribe is quick to defend against it. Uxxarest scores with a jab to the body. Uxxarest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Uxxarest with a lazy takedown attempt and Moribe counters with a left to the body. Moribe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Uxxarest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Moribe cracks Uxxarest with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jab from Moribe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest tries a head kick but it misses.
Moribe circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Uxxarest drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Moribe follows Uxxarest to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azusa Moribe! Azusa Moribe very nearly forgot to thank Héritage! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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