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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jellal Tenryuken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haneul Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haneul Gun has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jellal Tenryuken's chin.
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185 cm
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169 lbs
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187 cm
18
182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jellal Tenryuken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haneul Gun! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tenryuken scores with a jab to the body. Gun cracks a nice hook into Tenryuken's ribs. A kick lands to the mid section there for Tenryuken. Tenryuken shoots in looking for a takedown. Gun tries to sprawl out of it but Tenryuken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gun lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tenryuken ducks under a wild hook from Gun. A head kick by Tenryuken misses and Gun counters with a nice uppercut. Tenryuken has managed to clinch.
Gun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryuken's elbow. Gun tries to throw a body punch but Tenryuken avoids it by throwing Gun back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tenryuken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tenryuken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tenryuken connects with a high kick. A head kick by Tenryuken misses and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tenryuken shoots in for a takedown but Gun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tenryuken moves forwards but Gun connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gun lunges at Tenryuken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tenryuken's hand. Gun takes a kick to the side of the head. Gun scores with a sloppy right hand. Tenryuken should have avoided that one. Haneul Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Gun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tenryuken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gun won't be happy with that. Gun bucks up and tries to throw Tenryuken off but instead Tenryuken has got his back! Tenryuken looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tenryuken throwing sloppy strikes. Gun defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tenryuken's arms. A bit of a pause in the action here. Tenryuken controlling the positon. Gun covering up well under a series of strikes from Tenryuken.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tenryuken punches the canvas rather than the man. Gun trying to control the action but Tenryuken just sinks the hooks in. Gun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tenryuken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tenryuken is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gun is defending well though. Tenryuken let's go of the attempt for now. Tenryuken working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gun wants to escape the position.
Tenryuken thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Gun is trying to stand back up. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tenryuken not allowing Gun to control his hands. 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 Jellal Tenryuken will probably get the nod. That's time! Tenryuken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tenryuken takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tenryuken closes the distance and clinches. Gun is trying to break free. Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryuken uses good head movement to avoid it. Tenryuken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tenryuken breaks the clinch.
Tenryuken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Gun. Nice shot lands for Gun. Tenryuken defending well as Gun loads up on a big left hand. Gun lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gun throws a body shot but no joy. Gun scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Gun misses. Tenryuken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gun sprawls well. Gun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tenryuken gets slowly back to his feet. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gun, as that shot connected.
Tenryuken walks into a straight right hand from Gun. Gun clobbers Tenryuken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Gun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tenryuken walks into a stiff left hand from Gun.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tenryuken looks for a takedown but Gun sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jellal Tenryuken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tenryuken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A head kick misses from Tenryuken. Tenryuken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tenryuken needs to keep his hands up - Gun had a free shot at his head there. Tenryuken dives in and grabs Gun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gun pushes down on Tenryuken's head and hops out. A countering left hand to the body from Gun misses. Tenryuken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Gun. Gun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryuken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gun defends well and Tenryuken ends up having to push Gun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tenryuken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tenryuken appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Good standup being displayed there by Gun as he connects with a hook. Nice uppercut lands for Gun. That snapped Tenryuken's head back.
Gun lands a body shot.
Gun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryuken.
Gun throws a right and a left that Tenryuken avoids nicely. Gun throws a body punch but Tenryuken moves out of range. Gun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Gun swings for the body but Tenryuken moves out of range.
Gun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by Gun. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tenryuken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tenryuken is looking to take this one to the mat. Tenryuken utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Tenryuken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun tries to bum rush Tenryuken with a series of wild strikes but Tenryuken uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gun dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tenryuken has his takedown stuffed and Gun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gun cracks Tenryuken with an open hand slap. A decent looking cross lands there for Gun. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haneul Gun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tenryuken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tenryuken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryuken manages to avoid it. Tenryuken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tenryuken is defended easily by Gun. The crowd cheers as Gun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tenryuken doesn't seem phased though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gun dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tenryuken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tenryuken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gun avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tenryuken walks into a left hand. Gun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryuken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gun. Tenryuken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Gun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenryuken has time to react. Gun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gun cracks Tenryuken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tenryuken avoids the body shot from Gun.
Tenryuken wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Tenryuken throws a head kick that misses and Gun counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gun slaps away a takedown attempt from Tenryuken, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jellal Tenryuken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gun lands with a nice body punch. Tenryuken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jellal Tenryuken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gun moves out of range of the body kick. Gun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tenryuken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gun moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gun cracks Tenryuken with a right hand to the side of the head. Gun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryuken manages to avoid it. Gun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenryuken. Tenryuken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gun scores with a hook to the body. Tenryuken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tenryuken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gun misses with a few strikes there.
Tenryuken on the wrong end of a nice jab. Haneul Gun seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice sprawl there from Gun as Tenryuken shoots in. Gun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tenryuken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gun lands a nice looking body shot.
Gun misses with a body shot.
Tenryuken appears to be looking for a big counter. Gun lands a lovely overhand right. Tenryuken stuns Gun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tenryuken throws a nice inside leg kick. Gun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tenryuken throws a sloppy head kick and Tenryuken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gun throws a body punch but Tenryuken moves out of range. Tenryuken is looking to counter the offense by Gun and move into the clinch. Tenryuken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gun misses with a body shot.
Tenryuken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gun scores with the left hand. Tenryuken knows he should have avoided that one. Tenryuken throws a head kick that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Gun misses. Gun connects with a body shot. Haneul Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tenryuken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gun misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Gun.
And that's the end of the fight! Haneul Gun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haneul Gun! After the fight, Haneul Gun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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