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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wood Chuck (ranked 123 p4p, 325 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 15 p4p, 47 weight class). Chuck comes into the arena with Who Needs A Girl Like You - Indian Wars blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wood Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Chuck misses
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Chuck throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuck.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chuck blocks a jab.
Chuck throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Chuck is out of range.
Chuck shoots in for a double leg but Nakamura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chuck with a body shot.
Wood Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Chuck misses.
Nakamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura tries a quick counter leg kick but Chuck is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chuck throws out the jab.
Chuck checks a leg kick.
Chuck cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Chuck scores with a shot to the body.
Chuck throws an off balance right hand
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Chuck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck lands with a nice body punch.
Chuck throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chuck throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
A jab from Chuck misses.
Chuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Chuck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Nakamura counters with a body kick.
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!
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
It seemed like Nakamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Chuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Chuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Chuck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chuck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Chuck getting side control.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is not content to let Chuck control the position.
Chuck throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Chuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chuck throws a strike but Nakamura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Chuck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chuck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chuck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chuck throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chuck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Chuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
Chuck misses with a shot to the body
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck takes one to the side of the head.
Chuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakamura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chuck thinking.
Nakamura lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chuck.
Chuck tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wood Chuck is winning the standup battle so far.
Chuck works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Chuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Chuck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Chuck ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chuck dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Chuck's head and hops out.
Nakamura tries a quick counter leg kick but Chuck is wise to it.
Chuck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chuck misses with a hook.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chuck misses with a body shot.
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chuck throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chuck will feel that in the morning.
Chuck misses with a wild body shot.
As Chuck backs off Nakamura throws a huge counter combo but Chuck manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura takes a swing at Chuck's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuck.
Chuck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chuck lands with a good body shot.
Chuck connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Chuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chuck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wood Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a leg kick.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Chuck works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chuck.
Nakamura flicks out a counter leg kick but Chuck steps away.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Chuck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chuck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wood Chuck will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chuck walks into a stiff left hand from Nakamura.
Chuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Chuck avoids the punch easily.
Chuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck misses with a straight right.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Chuck misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Chuck.
Chuck misses with an uppercut
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Chuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck lands a lovely overhand right.
Chuck swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Chuck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Chuck checks it.
Chuck attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Chuck misses the target.
Chuck throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Chuck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuck dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wood Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chuck missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chuck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuck. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Chuck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chuck.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wood Chuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Chuck.
Chuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Chuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chuck scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
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!
Chuck throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chuck with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chuck blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wood Chuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chuck 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wood Chuck!
A victorious Wood Chuck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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