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Event:
BWMMA-7: Remastered
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner misses the jab.
No joy there for Namatame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namatame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namatame keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Namatame jabs at Turner's body.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Namatame, as that shot connected.
Namatame feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namatame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Namatame's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namatame lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Namatame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Namatame's sensitive parts.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Namatame throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Namatame is out of range. #T1#
Namatame getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Namatame!
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Namatame - just one landing.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Namatame.
Namatame scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner throws a jab when Namatame was well out of range.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Namatame. Namatame circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Namatame lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Phineas Turner has been cut.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Namatame.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Namatame saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Namatame.
Namatame cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Namatame moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner misses with a hook. Namatame ducked under it nicely.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Namatame's head but Namatame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a leg kick but Namatame sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Namatame lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Namatame misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Namatame lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Namatame jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Namatame throws out a powerful jab.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Namatame.
Turner throws a fast counter high kick but Namatame manages to duck under it in time.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Namatame is working the combinations to good effect here.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Namatame.
Namatame works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Namatame is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Namatame defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame slips a jab from Turner.
Namatame fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a series of punches but Namatame moves out of range.
Turner looks winded!
Namatame checks a low kick from Turner.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Namatame misses.
Namatame throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Namatame cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Namatame is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Namatame punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Namatame with a nice cross.
Namatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namatame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Namatame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Namatame closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Namatame!
Namatame closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Namatame lands with a right that hurts Turner. Turner looks to clinch but Namatame throws a short knee that drops Turner. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Shiro Namatame!
Shiro Namatame is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Shiro Namatame, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Phineas Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that nigga'. |
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Event:
BWMMA-4 The Crowning
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Namatame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Namatame misses with a jab to the body
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namatame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Namatame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
Namatame darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Namatame lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay wants to counter with a clinch but Namatame pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Namatame misses the target.
Namatame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namatame throws a right hand that Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay also avoids with ease.
Jay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shiro Namatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Namatame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Namatame scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Namatame misses.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Namatame misses with a series of wild punches.
Namatame swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
A cross from Namatame lands.#CL2#
Jay gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Namatame manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Namatame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namatame catches Jay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Namatame swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Jay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Jay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Namatame wants to sweep but no luck.
Jay throws a big right hand that misses.
Jay throws an elbow that misses. Namatame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jay's guard. Nice move by Namatame!#REVR#
Namatame is fighting to break Jay's control of his arms but Jay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Namatame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namatame throws a big right hand that misses.
Jay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Namatame has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Namatame stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Namatame taking a break here but Jay is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Namatame seems content to control.
Jay wants to improve his position but Namatame is controlling well.
Namatame is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jay trying to control here.
Namatame has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jay works to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jay is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Namatame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namatame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Namatame knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jay on the ground.
Jay stands up over Namatame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Namatame throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jay tries to counter it with a takedown but Namatame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namatame. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Namatame scores with a sloppy right hand. Jay should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Namatame.
Namatame throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely.
Shiro Namatame is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay.
Jay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Namatame sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namatame misses with the combination.
Jay unleashes a big counter combination but Namatame bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Namatame wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Namatame scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Namatame misses.
As Namatame backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Namatame manages to avoid it all.
Namatame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Namatame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namatame throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Jay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Namatame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay wants to counter the offense by Namatame and move into the clinch position.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Jay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namatame.
Namatame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Jay counters with a shoot takedown. Namatame fights it but they end up in guard.
Namatame has his feet on Jay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Jay needs to keep his hands up - Namatame had a free shot at his head there.
Namatame thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Namatame misses the target.
Jay is looking for the big counter here.
Namatame looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Namatame shakes him off and moves away.
Namatame missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt - Namatame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baba Jay.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namatame.
Jay is looking for the big counter here.
Namatame stuns Jay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Jay moves away from the strike by Namatame.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Namatame.
Namatame tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namatame misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Jay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Namatame's guard.
Namatame avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Namatame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namatame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jay.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay is in close to Namatame's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Namatame throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jay throwing strikes from guard but Namatame blocks nicely.
Jay chips away with some ground and pound.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Namatame is keeping the position.
Jay is looking to work some ground and pound but Namatame has wrist control.
Jay throwing strikes from guard but Namatame blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Namatame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Namatame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Namatame swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Jay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Namatame tries to avoid it but Jay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Namatame to the ground. Namatame escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Namatame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Namatame throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Namatame. Those never looked like landing.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Namatame shakes him off and moves away.
Jay slips under a jab.
Namatame closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shiro Namatame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namatame throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Jay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Namatame defends it well.
Jay dives in and grabs Namatame's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namatame pushes down on Jay's head and hops out.
Namatame misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Namatame paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Namatame throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Jay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Jay misses with a takedown
enabling Namatame to counter with a crisp jab.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baba Jay.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Namatame lands a jab to Jay's midsection.
Jay moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jay takes one on the button.
Jay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Namatame misses.
Despite the aggression on Jay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Namatame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Namatame connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Namatame lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Namatame.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Jay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namatame.
Shiro Namatame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namatame throws out the jab.
Jay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Namatame misses with a looping right.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Namatame backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Namatame manages to avoid it all.
Namatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Namatame throws a big shot that misses.
Jay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Namatame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Jay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay feints the counter takedown.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Namatame misses the shot to the body.
Jay darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Jay into the cage.
No joy there for Namatame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namatame sets himself, and Jay steps forward looking for the clinch! Namatame avoids it this time.
Namatame throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Namatame throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Namatame's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Jay wants to control from the top but Namatame keeps moving.
Jay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Namatame working for a triangle but Jay defends it easily.
#SUB#
Namatame has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay stands up over Namatame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay with a nice head shot there.
Jay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baba Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Namatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namatame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Namatame!
Shiro Namatame decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BWMMA-3
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Namatame throws a lazy right hand but Zindano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zindano feints the counter takedown.
Zindano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Namatame as he jumps to the side.
Namatame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Namatame bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zindano's head backwards.#CL2#
Zindano pushes Namatame up against the cage in a clinch.
Zindano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Namatame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zindano tries to move into range but Namatame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zindano moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zindano moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zindano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Namatame lands a nice looking body shot.
Zindano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Namatame. Beautiful body shot.
Namatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zindano.#T1#
Namatame lands a nice shot to the body.
Namatame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zindano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zindano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Namatame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zindano throws a low kick but Namatame avoids it.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zindano moves away.
Namatame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namatame catches Zindano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zindano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Namatame but Namatame pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Namatame lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namatame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Namatame throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Zindano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Zindano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Namatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zindano misses with a punch on the inside.
Namatame is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zindano to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Namatame ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Namatame no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Namatame is striking off his back. Zindano thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Zindano is trying to control the action in half guard but Namatame is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Namatame is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zindano jumps into side control!
Namatame knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zindano on the ground.#SU2#
Zindano stands up. #T3#
Zindano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Namatame scores with a nice right hand.
Namatame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zindano.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a good jab.
Zindano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zindano tries to close the distance and clinch but Namatame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Namatame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zindano darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Zindano into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Namatame.
Namatame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namatame throws a hook but Zindano blocks it.#T4#
Namatame throws a hook to the side of Zindano's head but Zindano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namatame lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Zindano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Namatame is looking to reverse the position.
Namatame stops Zindano from passing to mount.
Zindano controlling the position from side mount.
Namatame is looking for a sweep.
Zindano blocks the strikes from Namatame.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Namatame stuns Zindano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zindano tries to clinch but Namatame is having none of it.
Zindano wants to clinch up but Namatame keeps it at a distance.
Namatame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Namatame's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zindano under the eye.
Zindano wants to clinch.
Namatame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Namatame throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zindano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zindano moves away.
Namatame thuds a left hand into Zindano's body.
Shiro Namatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Namatame throws an overhand right that lands on Zindano's shoulder, as Zindano tries to avoid the shot.
Namatame connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Namatame throws a series of punches but Zindano avoids them all with ease.
Zindano moves in looking to clinch but Namatame pushes him off.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zindano with a poor takedown
letting Namatame counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Zindano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zindano misses with a takedown attempt - Namatame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Namatame throws a body shot but no joy.
As Namatame backs off Zindano throws a huge counter combo but Namatame manages to avoid it all.
Namatame lands with a hook. Zindano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zindano slips a jab and a cross from Namatame.
Namatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zindano can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Namatame. No joy for Zindano on that attempt.
Zindano tries for a takedown but Namatame sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Namatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiro Namatame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!
Namatame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zindano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Namatame defends it well.
Namatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namatame lands a slapping body shot.
Zindano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namatame lands a nice looking body shot.
Zindano ducks right into an uppercut from Namatame.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zindano has time to react.
Zindano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Namatame counter with a right hand.
Zindano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Namatame circles away.
Zindano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Zindano shoots for a double leg takedown but Namatame sprawls well. He's pushed Zindano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zindano is breathing heavily.
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame lands with a right hand.
Zindano dives in and grabs Namatame's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namatame pushes down on Zindano's head and hops out.
Zindano walks into a jab.
Shiro Namatame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zindano dodges the punch combination from Namatame.
Shiro Namatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namatame scores with a jab. Zindano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namatame throws a right hand that Zindano ducks under and follows up with a left that Zindano also avoids with ease.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Namatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Namatame thuds a left hand into Zindano's body.
A cross from Namatame lands.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zindano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namatame. That did some damage!
Namatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Zindano is just out of range.
Namatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zindano back to the cage. Namatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zindano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Namatame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zindano doesn't seem bothered though.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zindano momentarily.
Namatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Zindano is just out of range.
Namatame lands a nice shot that snaps Zindano's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zindano throws the kick towards the body but Namatame avoids it.
Namatame's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zindano under the eye.
Namatame scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zindano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namatame keeps the fight on the outside.
Namatame looks to land a combination. Zindano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namatame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zindano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zindano shoots in but no luck this time.
Namatame throwing a counter right hand but Zindano manages to avoid it.
Namatame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namatame misses with an uppercut
and Namatame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zindano.
Jab from Namatame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zindano is defended easily by Namatame.
Namatame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Zindano fails with the takedown
and Zindano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zindano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A nice combination there by Namatame.
Namatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Namatame lands an overhand right.
Zindano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Namatame with a nice cross.
Zindano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namatame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Namatame scores with a jab to the head.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zindano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Namatame. That snapped Zindano's head back.
Namatame connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Namatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Namatame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namatame misses with a wild body shot.
Namatame sets himself, and Zindano steps forward looking for the clinch! Namatame avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Namatame.
Namatame throws a hook but Zindano avoids it easily.
Zindano ducks under a wild hook from Namatame.
Zindano darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Zindano into the cage.
Zindano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Zindano feints the counter takedown.
Namatame scores with a one two! Zindano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zindano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Namatame works Zindano's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Zindano doesn't manage to clinch there - Namatame circles away.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Namatame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namatame scores with a one two! Zindano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zindano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Namatame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zindano scrambles back to his feet.
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Zindano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zindano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namatame misses with a two punch combination.
Zindano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Namatame avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Namatame misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zindano wants to clinch but Namatame slips to the side
and Namatame counters with a three punch combo that has Zindano backing up. Zindano nods at Namatame to acknowledge the strikes.
Namatame thuds his right hand into Zindano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zindano shoots in looking for a takedown. Namatame tries to sprawl out of it but Zindano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Namatame manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Namatame.
Namatame throws a nice looking combination but Zindano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Namatame tests Zindano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Himbade Zindano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namatame tests Zindano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Namatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namatame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Namatame!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shiro Namatame thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Namatame throws out a powerful jab.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Namatame.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Namatame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Namatame.
Turner misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Namatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Namatame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Namatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner feints and then cracks Namatame's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Namatame down.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner looks winded!
Namatame lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Namatame blocks the leg kick.
Namatame connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.#T1#
Namatame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Namatame scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Namatame!
Jab, jab by Namatame - just one landing.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Namatame swinging wildly here.
Namatame backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Namatame fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Namatame is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namatame tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phineas Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Namatame jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Namatame lands with a right hand.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Namatame finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Namatame is working the combinations to good effect here.
Namatame scores with a three punch combo!
Namatame goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Turner throws a series of punches but Namatame avoids them all with ease.
Namatame appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Namatame ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
letting Namatame counter with a right hand.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Namatame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Namatame blocks the low kick.
Namatame scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Namatame throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Namatame is out of range.
Namatame avoids the head kick by Turner.
Namatame connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Namatame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namatame connects with a jab.
Namatame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namatame shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turner eats them both and turns towards Namatame to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Namatame.
Namatame tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Namatame scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Namatame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Namatame was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Namatame.
Namatame throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Namatame.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Namatame to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namatame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Namatame.
Turner throws a head kick but Namatame moves out of range.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Namatame.
Namatame misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Namatame lands a slapping body shot.
Namatame throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Namatame throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Namatame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
An attempted straight right counter from Namatame misses the target.
Namatame moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Namatame cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Turner throws a leg kick but Namatame sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Namatame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Namatame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namatame lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Namatame.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Namatame lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Namatame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Namatame works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Namatame lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Namatame.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Namatame is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Namatame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namatame misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namatame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Namatame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Namatame has got the better of the exchanges.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Namatame's head but Namatame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namatame lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namatame lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namatame circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiro Namatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Turner misses
and Namatame counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
Namatame works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
Namatame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
#T1#
Namatame throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namatame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Namatame duly obliges.
Namatame lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Namatame scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Namatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Namatame checks the leg kick.
Namatame lands a jab to the head.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Namatame lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Namatame does no damage.
Namatame moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Namatame scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Namatame lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Namatame lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Namatame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Namatame. That snapped Turner's head back.
A right-left combo lands from Namatame.
Namatame digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Namatame scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Namatame does no damage.
Namatame takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner is looking to chop away at Namatame's legs.
Namatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Namatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circle momentarily. Namatame darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Namatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Namatame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Namatame checks a low kick from Turner.
Namatame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Namatame punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Namatame scores with a four punch combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Namatame, as that shot connected.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Namatame duly obliges.
Namatame keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Namatame throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Namatame bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Namatame cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Namatame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Namatame throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Namatame scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Namatame tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Namatame fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Namatame tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namatame misses with a double jab.
Namatame lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Namatame is out of range.
Shiro Namatame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Namatame counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner tries to work over Namatame's front leg with a kick but Namatame checks it.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namatame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Namatame catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namatame cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Namatame moves his leg out of the way.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Namatame.
Namatame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namatame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Namatame.
Turner throws a right hand that Namatame ducks under and follows up with a left that Namatame also avoids with ease.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namatame throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Namatame throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
#T1#
Namatame defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turner 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.
Namatame scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namatame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Namatame.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namatame lands with a nice body punch.
Namatame works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namatame cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Namatame shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turner eats them both and turns towards Namatame to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Namatame connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Namatame goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Namatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Namatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab by Namatame.
Namatame darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame connects with a looping right hand.
Namatame lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Namatame.
Namatame lands a jab-cross combination.
Namatame lands a jab.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
Namatame moves into range and connects with a jab.
Namatame lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Turner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Namatame digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Donk. Namatame catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Namatame bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Namatame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Namatame. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Namatame connects with the punch.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Namatame connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Namatame stalks Turner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turner's face. Turner staggers backwards, shaken.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Namatame cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Namatame scores with a shot to the body.
Namatame scores with a shot to the body.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Namatame is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namatame lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Namatame counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner throws a leg kick but Namatame moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Namatame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Namatame looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namatame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Namatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Namatame lands an overhand right.
Namatame works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
Namatame scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Namatame. Those never looked like landing.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Namatame jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Namatame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namatame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Namatame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phineas Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner tries to bum rush Namatame with a series of wild strikes but Namatame uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Namatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Namatame has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Namatame!
Shiro Namatame very nearly forgot to thank Sydney Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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