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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oregano Westjoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westjoin has chosen Shawn James & The Shapeshifters - Through the Valley as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Date! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oregano Westjoin! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Date tries to clinch up but Westjoin circles away and keeps his distance. Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight. Decent striking displayed by Westjoin there. Westjoin takes one to the chin there. Westjoin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Date scores with a body shot.
Date wants to clinch up but Westjoin keeps it at a distance. Westjoin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from Westjoin. Westjoin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Date tries to clinch but Westjoin is having none of it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westjoin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date misses with a wild body shot. Date clinches up with Westjoin and pushes him back against the cage. Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Oregano Westjoin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards. Westjoin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Date avoids it. Westjoin prevents a body shot from Date. Westjoin working Date over with knees to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Westjoin.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westjoin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. Westjoin lands an uppercut. Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Westjoin controls his hands.
Westjoin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Westjoin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Westjoin cracks Date with an open hand slap. Date moves into range and clinches up with Westjoin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee calls for Westjoin to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Westjoin lands a right hand. Date throws a head punch that misses. Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Westjoin up against the cage. Westjoin lands a hook to the side of the head. Date blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. A body shot lands from Westjoin.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westjoin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Date misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. Westjoin misses with some punches.
Westjoin gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Date misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Date lands a nice uppercut. Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Date.
Westjoin throws a head punch that misses. Date is pushing Westjoin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Westjoin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow. Date lands an uppercut. Westjoin manages to break the clinch.
Westjoin looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely. Westjoin lands a two punch combo.
Westjoin moves out of range as Date strikes. The fighters circling - Westjoin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westjoin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a straight right hand. Date misses with a body shot
and Westjoin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four 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! Date is looking to clinch. Date gets a clinch. A short left from Date. Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Date on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Westjoin. Date throws a head punch that misses. Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Westjoin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westjoin misses with a punch to the body.
Date prevents a body shot from Westjoin. Westjoin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Date working aggressively here.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Westjoin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oregano Westjoin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oregano Westjoin's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Date looks to throw the jab but Westjoin is out of range. Date rushes Westjoin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Westjoin takes a shot to the head. Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date slows down the pace here.
Westjoin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Westjoin gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Date lands a shoulder strike. Date blocks a body shot from Westjoin. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Westjoin lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Date tries to work over Westjoin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Date tries to work over Westjoin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westjoin prevents a body shot from Date. Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westjoin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Westjoin working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Westjoin. Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin crunches a lovely knee into Date's ribcage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Westjoin. Westjoin misses with some punches.
Westjoin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Westjoin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards. Date lands with a light punch inside. Westjoin scores with a shot to the side of Date'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! Westjoin blocks a body shot from Date. Date can't find room to land a body shot as Westjoin controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Date misses with a short punch on the inside. Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Date. Westjoin lands a body shot. Westjoin misses with a hook from the clinch. Westjoin works on Date's body with a couple of short punches. Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westjoin misses with a body punch.
Westjoin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Westjoin. Oregano Westjoin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Westjoin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date lands an uppercut. Westjoin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westjoin misses with a body punch.
Westjoin lands a nice shot to the body. Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Date prevents a body shot from Westjoin. Westjoin misses with a short punch on the inside. Westjoin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westjoin trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Westjoin into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Westjoin controls his hands.
Westjoin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards. Westjoin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westjoin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. Westjoin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Westjoin crunches a lovely knee into Date's ribcage. Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Westjoin working aggressively here.
Westjoin tries to land a knee to the head but Date blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Westjoin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westjoin misses with a knee to the head. Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Westjoin gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage. Westjoin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westjoin. Westjoin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Westjoin as the two fighters clinch.
Date lands a left hand.
Westjoin lands an uppercut. A short right from Date. Date controlling the action here for a moment.
Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oregano Westjoin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Oregano Westjoin's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Westjoin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date throws a hook to the side of Westjoin's head but Westjoin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Date moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards. Westjoin digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank. A short left from Date. Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Date. Date misses with a body punch.
Westjoin misses with the head strike.
Westjoin just leaning against Date, taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westjoins head. Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date misses with the head strike.
Westjoin lands with a short shot to the head. Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westjoin looking to throw knees to the head but Date is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Westjoin fails to land. Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Westjoin misses with the head strike.
Westjoin lands a right hand. Date blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Westjoin is trying to stall.
Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Date. Westjoin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date. Westjoin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westjoin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westjoin controlling the action here for a moment.
Westjoin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow. Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Westjoin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westjoin lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards. Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westjoin's elbow. Westjoin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Date is working Westjoin over against the cage. Westjoin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date. Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. Westjoin is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position. Westjoin wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Westjoin stalling in the clinch.
Westjoin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westjoin. Westjoin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Date digs a right hand underneath Westjoin's ribcage. Westjoin let out a lung full of air as it connected. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Date misses with some punches.
Oregano Westjoin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Date stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. Westjoin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Date avoids it. Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a body shot from Westjoin. Westjoin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Date throws a head punch that misses. Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Westjoin prevents a body shot from Date. Westjoin is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him. Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Westjoin uses good head movement to avoid it. Westjoin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westjoin stalling in the clinch but Date improves position. Date scores with an uppercut up the middle. Westjoin blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round. Well Westjoin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oregano Westjoin! Oregano Westjoin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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