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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tantalus Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay comes to the cage accompanied by Outerspace- Revolution. On his way into the cage it seems that Tantalus Flay has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tantalus Flay seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 cm
39
183 lbs
19 - 5 - 1 |
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183 cm
33
180 lbs
26 - 16 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tantalus Flay! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A nice inside leg kick there by Flay. That's going to slow Urahara down. Urahara scores with a decent looking hook. Urahara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Flay lands with a right hand. Urahara throws a chopping leg kick but Flay manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Flay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Flay wants to control but Urahara is keeping him busy. Check out the look on Flay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Flay crashes against the mat.
Urahara striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Flay throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Urahara is looking for a sweep. Flay scoring with punches and elbows. Urahara is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Urahara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urahara tries to get to full guard but Flay has control of the leg. Urahara looking for submissions off his back. Flay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Flay lands with a punch from half guard. Urahara tries to get to full guard but Flay has control of the leg. Urahara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flay pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Urahara tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control. Urahara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flay pulls his head out easily. Urahara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flay pulls his head out easily. Flay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Urahara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Flay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flay working Urahara over with strikes. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flay connects with a nice short shot to Urahara's temple. Flay working over Urahara with some ground and pound. Urahara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Flay not doing much here.
Flay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Flay throwing shots but Urahara is blocking nicely. Urahara looking for submissions off his back. Flay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Flay is stalling here. Urahara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Urahara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Urahara lands a decent elbow from side control. Flay is holding Urahara down, trying to stall. Flay tries to bench press Urahara off him but Urahara keeps the position. Urahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flay, who protects the arm well. Urahara working away. Urahara is trying to get an arm triangle but Flay is defending well. Flay tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Urahara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Urahara looking to ground and pound but Flay is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantalus Flay dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Flay. Urahara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Flay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flay lands with an uppercut that bounces Urahara off the cage and back into range. Urahara walks into a left hand. Flay thuds a left hand into Urahara's body. Flay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Urahara throws out a loose jab but Flay uses good head movement to avoid it. Flay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good standup being displayed there by Flay as he connects with a hook. Tantalus Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Flay scores with a hook. Urahara misses with a low kick. Flay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Flay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urahara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Urahara catches Flay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Flay motions for Urahara to come forward. Flay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. As Flay backs off Urahara throws a huge counter combo but Flay manages to avoid it all. Urahara has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flay. Flay throws an overhand right that lands on Urahara's shoulder, as Urahara tries to avoid the shot. Flay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Flay scores with a leg kick.
Urahara throws a leg kick but Flay checks it. Flay punishes Urahara's body with a nice straight punch. Flay throws a leg kick and Urahara counters with a nice leg kick. Urahara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flay 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 Urahara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urahara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Urahara staying out of range there. Flay throws a low kick, looking for Urahara's leg but Urahara calmly moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Flay. Flay misses the jab. A little jabbing left from Urahara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Urahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Urahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Urahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flay blocks the body kick.
Flay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urahara in his tracks. Tantalus Flay is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Flay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urahara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Urahara scores with a head kick.
Urahara moves out of range of the strikes. Flay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urahara can do to turn this around? Urahara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Urahara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Flay misses with a hook. Jab from Flay. Flay tries to land a leg kick but Urahara saw it coming and moves away.
Urahara throws a quick inside leg kick. Urahara's corner calls for a 1-2. Urahara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Flay with a body punch. A glancing blow. Flay darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Flay throws a lazy right hand but Urahara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Flay. Flay throws out a loose jab but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it. Flay cracks Urahara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Flay lands a nice shot that snaps Urahara's head back.
Urahara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flay. Urahara defending well as Flay loads up on a big left hand. Urahara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Urahara wants to slow Flay down by chopping away at his legs. Urahara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flay.
Urahara throws out a counter right but Flay avoids it with no problem. Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flay. Urahara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Urahara checks a leg kick nicely. Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urahara pinned against the cage. Urahara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Urahara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Urahara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Flay slips under a jab from Urahara. Flay looks to throw the jab but Urahara is out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Flay with a hook. Urahara throws a leg kick but Flay checks it. Flay feinted with a counter takedown. Flay lands an overhand right. Urahara throws a leg kick but Flay checks it. Flay needs to keep his hands up - Urahara had a free shot at his head there. Flay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Urahara throws a head kick but Flay moves out of range.
Urahara moves out of range as Flay strikes. Kisuke Urahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Urahara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flay on the side of the head. A big left from Flay misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantalus Flay dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Urahara - that will leave a mark!
Flay misses with a straight left. Urahara misses with a combination
and Flay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Flay lands strikes from half guard. Flay controlling the action here. Flay slips a nice elbow through Urahara's hands, connecting with Urahara's forehead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urahara is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flay wants to take a breather but Urahara is having none of it. Flay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Urahara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head. Urahara wants to control but Flay is keeping busy and won't allow it. Flay is nestled in close to Urahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Flay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Flay 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. Flay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urahara keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Urahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flay connects with a nice short shot to Urahara's temple. Flay trying to control the pace. Flay is nestled in close to Urahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Flay lands with a punch from half guard. Tantalus Flay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Flay working the head and body with strikes. Flay passes to full mount! Flay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Urahara's face.
Flay landing punches.
Urahara is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flay unloading with bombs! Urahara is still in real trouble! Can Flay finish him? Urahara tries to lock up and control but Flay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Flay lands a big elbow - Urahara is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Urahara is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tantalus Flay! Tantalus Flay retains his welterweight title! Tantalus Flay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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