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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morris Dover (ranked 7713 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umezawa Masatake (ranked 5533 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Morris Dover has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Morris Dover seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morris Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Umezawa Masatake!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover connects with a crisp jab.
Morris Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover lands a nice shot to the body.
Masatake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dover.
Masatake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masatake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masatake lands in his opponent's guard.
Masatake trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom.
Masatake content to stall in guard here.
Masatake postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masatake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dover tries to get out of the position.
Dover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masatake.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masatake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dover pulls Masatake in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masatake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masatake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masatake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masatake on the ground.
Masatake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masatake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masatake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masatake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masatake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masatake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masatake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masatake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masatake showed some decent athleticism there.
Masatake is trying to control. Dover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Masatake connects with a nice short shot to Dover's temple.
Dover is controlling Masatake's trapped leg to prevent Masatake from advancing to side control.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Masatake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masatake controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Masatake.
Masatake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masatake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dover's head.
Masatake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masatake seems to be looking for submissions.
Masatake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Masatake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masatake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masatake is taking a breather. Dover says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masatake is looking to take a break and control but Dover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Masatake connects with a nice short shot to Dover's temple.
Masatake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masatake lands a nice short elbow.
Masatake working Dover over with strikes.
Masatake is looking to take a break and control but Dover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Masatake connects with a nice short shot to Dover's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umezawa Masatake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masatake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dover on his heels. He'll look to pass Dover's guard now, I'm sure.
Dover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masatake lands a couple of digs.
Dover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masatake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dover controls Masatake momentarily but Masatake frees himself.
Masatake working some strikes from top position.
Dover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masatake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masatake trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom.
Masatake passes Dover's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masatake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatake is nestled in close to Dover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover is staying active underneath Masatake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masatake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masatake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
Dover is not content to let Masatake control the position.
Masatake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masatake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dover with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masatake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masatake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dover has hold of Masatake's hands but Masatake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masatake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masatake lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masatake trying to control the pace.
Masatake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Masatake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dover's face.
Masatake lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dover hang on?
Masatake unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masatake with the ground and pound from mount.
Umezawa Masatake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masatake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover taking shots to the head.
Dover taking shots to the head.
Masatake is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dover is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Masatake.
Oh Dover is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masatake scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dover?
Masatake raining down hammerfists from mount.
Masatake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dover takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Masatake cracks Dover with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umezawa Masatake!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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