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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 2433 p4p, 1593 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 294 p4p, 149 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Tomoguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Warrior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomoguchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Warrior stalling in the clinch.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Tomoguchi.
Warrior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomoguchi after a bit of a struggle.
Warrior wants a takedown but no success here.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi lands with a right to the head.
Warrior can't get the takedown.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi avoiding damage as Warrior throws knees to the body.
Tomoguchi pushes Warrior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Warrior.
Warrior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomoguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Warrior blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Warrior avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tomoguchi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Warrior avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Warrior prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warrior has Tomoguchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tomoguchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
Warrior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warrior pulls guard effortlessly.
Tomoguchi pushing down on Warrior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warrior moves into full guard.
Tomoguchi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.
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!
Warrior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomoguchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warrior throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Warrior has Tomoguchi pulled in close to control his posture.
Tomoguchi preventing the sweep.
Tomoguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Warrior working a defensive guard but Tomoguchi passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomoguchi is working away from the top position though.
Tomoguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warrior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warrior is looking to improve his position.
Warrior is positioning himself well to prevent Tomoguchi advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Tomoguchi is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warrior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tomoguchi tries to sprawl but Warrior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Warrior working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tomoguchi's thigh. Tomoguchi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Tomoguchi keeps moving.
Tomoguchi is pulling down on Warrior's head. It's preventing any offense from Warrior, at least for the moment.
Warrior looking to sit in guard and control but Tomoguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tomoguchi dominated that 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.
Warrior moves into range and clinches up with Tomoguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Tomoguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warrior can do to turn this around?
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior lands an uppercut.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warrior's elbow.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shinji Tomoguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tomoguchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Tomoguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Tomoguchi holds him up against the cage and eventually Warrior drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tomoguchi.
Warrior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomoguchi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Warrior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Warrior lands a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Tomoguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warrior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomoguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Warrior controls the action.
Tomoguchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warrior.
Warrior fails to pull guard.
Tomoguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior is working for takedown but Tomoguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch.
Warrior is looking for a takedown.
Tomoguchi lands a shot to the body.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tomoguchi lands a body shot.
Warrior is looking to take this one to the mat.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warrior wants a takedown.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Warrior blocks it.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomoguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Warrior prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomoguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Warrior.
Tomoguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi scores with a shot to the side of Warrior's head.
Warrior can't get the takedown.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi is pressed up against the cage. Warrior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomoguchi down to the mat. Tomoguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warrior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warrior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomoguchi moves into range and clinches up with Warrior.
Warrior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomoguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Warrior takes a shot to the head.
Warrior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomoguchi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomoguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warrior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomoguchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warrior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tomoguchi connects with a right hand. Warrior shakes it off.
Tomoguchi misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tomoguchi 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!
Nice takedown defense from Tomoguchi. No joy for Warrior on that attempt.
Tomoguchi connects with a crisp jab.
Warrior has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Warrior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warrior moves into the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Warrior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warrior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomoguchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Warrior as the two fighters clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warrior can't find room to land a body shot as Tomoguchi controls the action.
Warrior can't get the takedown.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
A short right from Tomoguchi on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomoguchi pushes Warrior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tomoguchi lands a left hand.
Warrior is rocked!
Warrior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomoguchi finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomoguchi pushes Warrior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomoguchi throws a big uppercut that drops Warrior! More strikes from Tomoguchi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Warrior lies dazed against the cage as Tomoguchi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinji Tomoguchi!
Shinji Tomoguchi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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