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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Android Gero (ranked 4159 p4p, 345 weight class) and Shen Yu (ranked 4985 p4p, 367 weight class). Gero comes to the cage accompanied by Slash street boys: I'll kill you that way. Android Gero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Gero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shen Yu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gero missing with a left hand there. Yu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yu avoids the body shot from Gero.
Yu has Gero up against the cage in a clinch.
Yu gets through Gero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yu misses with the head strike.
Yu has Gero pushed against the cage.
Gero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gero is looking to chop away at Yu's legs.
Gero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gero throws an overhand right that lands on Yu's shoulder, as Yu tries to avoid the shot.
Gero lands a jab to Yu's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gero was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Gero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu drives through and clinches with Gero against the cage.
Yu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu misses with a body punch.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yu can turn it around.
Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gero blocks an uppercut.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu is leaning against Gero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Gero looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yu works on Gero's body with a couple of short punches.
Gero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yu is keeping busy.
Gero tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Gero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gero tries to pull guard but Yu holds him up against the cage and eventually Gero drops back down to his feet.
Gero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.
Yu moves into range and clinches up with Gero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Yu breaks the clinch.
Gero is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yu moves into the clinch successfully.
Yu presses Gero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Gero misses with a body punch.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Gero.
Yu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Android Gero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gero gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch.
Gero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
Gero can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
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!
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu works on Gero's body with a couple of short punches.
Gero wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Gero.
Yu breaks the clinch.
Yu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Gero avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Yu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gero.
Gero is trying to break free.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Gero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Yu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gero finds it's way round the side to connect with Yu's head.
Yu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gero misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yu breaks from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gero throws a good cross that connects.
Gero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gero gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch.
Gero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Yu.
Yu pushes Gero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Gero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Gero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu tries to work over Gero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gero working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu.
Gero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yu lands a right hand.
Yu misses with a punch to the body.
Yu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Gero has knocked Yu down with a huge combo! Gero steps away and waves a wobbly Yu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yu is rocked!
Yu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yu is still on wobbly legs! Can Gero finish him?
Gero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Gero blocking some punches.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yu has Gero pressed against the cage, preventing Gero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yu struggles to land a body shot inside as Gero controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yu seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Yu.
Gero misses with an elbow strike.
Yu pushes Gero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu avoiding damage as Gero throws knees to the body.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Yu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu pushes Gero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Gero wants to break free but Yu has control.
Gero is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Gero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Yu.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Shen Yu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Gero is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu lands a shot to the body.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gero takes a shot to the head.
Gero jumps guard but Yu stands there with Gero around his waist. Gero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu.
Yu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yu clinches up with Gero and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yu.
Gero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Yu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Gero trying to control the position but instead, Yu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gero into the cage.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu lands a right hand.
Gero is working for takedown but Yu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Yu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gero throws a sloppy head kick and Yu moves out of range easily.
Gero sets himself, and Yu steps forward looking for the clinch! Gero avoids it this time.
Gero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu moves away.
Yu takes the fight into the clinch.
Yu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
A short right from Yu.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu lands a right hand.
Yu lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Yu.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu has Gero pressed against the cage, preventing Gero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
Gero is looking for a takedown.
Yu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Gero is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Gero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Gero avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu gets through Gero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gero.
Yu closes the distance and clinches.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu gets through Gero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gero blocks a body shot from Yu.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu misses with the head strike.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gero backwards.
Yu tries to work over Gero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yu.
Gero goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gero.
Yu moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Gero's head.
A short right from Yu.
Yu breaks the clinch.
Gero avoids the body shot from Yu.
Gero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gero feints a jab promting Yu to slip. Gero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yu forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.
Yu breaks from the clinch.
Yu slips under a jab from Gero.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Gero has cracked Yu with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Gero lands another huge swinging hook and Yu tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Yu, before Gero can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Android Gero!
Android Gero took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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